North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
Twitter testing feature to warn users of the 'vibe' of 'intense' conversations
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans and dementia
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
Sexual assault could lead to brain disorders, study suggests
Researchers followed dozens of women who suffered trauma such as sexual assault and found they could be at risk for stroke, dementia and other brain disorders.
FOX 7 Care Force: New law could help veterans dealing with PTSD
The PAWS Act will have the VA start a five-year pilot program to provide service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT Austin to improve mental health crisis response
Marla Craig with UT Austin's counseling and mental health center, talks about a new program partnering UT police with counselors to respond to mental health calls.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
FOX 7 Care Force: Suicide among veterans and active duty military
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
Trained counselors to assist UT Austin police with mental health calls
Similar initiatives have been rolled out in cities across the country, but UT Austin says it is one of the first universities to implement a program of this kind.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
4 in 10 Americans cried about money during the COVID-19 pandemic: study
Job or income loss was the top reason Americans cried about money, a LendingTree survey said.
Two APD officers indicted on murder charges in death of Dr. DeSilva
The DA’s office announced the indictments of Officer Christopher Taylor and Officer Karl Krycia on Friday.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Britney Spears' father defends work as conservator, raises mental health questions
Britney Spears' father has fired back at accusations that he has mismanaged his daughter's finances while serving as conservator of her estate, while also claiming the singer's personal conservator told him Spears is "mentally sick'' and possibly in need of psychiatric evaluation.