Austin-Travis County EMS Paramedic Practitioners Program expanding
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
Peer-to-peer support program launches for North Texas first responders
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Katie Meyer's parents struggle for answers after daughter's death at Stanford
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
Admitted Santa Fe HS shooter still not competent to stand trial nearly 4 years later
Nearly four years after the Santa Fe High School shooting, the North Texas State Hospital reported that the defendant has not yet been restored to competency to stand trial, according to Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady.
Nearly four years after the Santa Fe High School shooting, the North Texas State Hospital reported that the defendant has not yet been restored to competency to stand trial, according to Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Your brain may live up to 15 seconds in the past, study finds
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Aberdeen discovered that the human brain shows images from seconds in the past, instead of an updated real-time picture.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Aberdeen discovered that the human brain shows images from seconds in the past, instead of an updated real-time picture.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, dies at 30
Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss USA 2019, has died after jumping from her apartment in Midtown Manhattan.
Cheslie Kryst, who was Miss USA 2019, has died after jumping from her apartment in Midtown Manhattan.
Austin ISD schools will be closed February 11, March 4
To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration will close schools on two Fridays this spring.
To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration will close schools on two Fridays this spring.
Mental health focus of Hi, How Are You Project's Happy Habit-A-Thon
The second edition of the Happy Habit-A-Thon kicks off on January 22 and will run for ten days through January 31.
The second edition of the Happy Habit-A-Thon kicks off on January 22 and will run for ten days through January 31.
4 veterans rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic to help US service members struggling with PTSD
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.