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.

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.

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.

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.

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.