Former Bucs player Vincent Jackson diagnosed with stage 2 CTE following posthumous study of brain
After his death, the family of Vincent Jackson donated his brain to get answers on what may have led up to his death in February. After months of research, they said he had stage 2 CTE.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
'I want to get you help': Knife-wielding man disarmed by authorities in Phoenix
A man was disarmed by authorities in Phoenix on Dec. 8 after they say he wanted to be shot. Instead, authorities say compassion was used to disarm and calm him down.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Texas basketball player Ashley Chevalier enters transfer portal
In a post on social media, backup point guard Ashley Chevalier said she was “choosing to prioritize my happiness and mental health.”
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
'Long' COVID causes bad smells and tastes, depression for some survivors: 'Hot water smells like rotting meat'
Some people can lose their sense of smell indefinitely
STUDY: Houston among 4 Texas cities listed 'worst' for mental health
Houston was ranked 2nd among the worst cities in the U.S. for Mental Health, right behind Dallas.
Santa Clara University students demand better mental health resources in wake of recent deaths
It is a troubling trend at a university in the South Bay. In one academic quarter, three students have died, two of them by suicide.
Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
Experts: Love for the holidays isn't just within your heart; it's in the brain
It's science! One study says there is actually a 'holiday center' in the brain that can light up when experiencing those tidings of comfort and joy.
Georgia sheriff talks man into putting down his gun, comforts him
It could have had a tragic ending. Instead, a Georgia sheriff talked a distraught man out of taking his own life by cop.
Emergency mental health assistance available 24/7 in Williamson County
911 callers in Williamson County now are offered the assistance of police, firefighters, emergency medical responders or mental health professionals.
Callers to helplines around the world voiced similar pandemic worries
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
Double murder suicide renews conversation on domestic violence, mental health
The statistics are staggering in Texas when it comes to how many people are killed by family members every year, and a wife and child in Austin are now the latest victims of this troubling trend.
Texas removes resources for LGBTQ youth from state website after complaint
Democratic state senators want the webpage reinstated. The resources were removed after Don Huffines, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticized their inclusion on a state website.
October 10 is Mental Health Awareness Day
Dr. Joanne Sotelo said that during the COVID-19 pandemic more people have started talking about mental and emotional health.