Elijah McClain death: Results of independent probe faults overall police handling of incident
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
Austin 911 adds fourth option for mental health services
This month, Austin 911 operators have begun asking if the caller needs police, fire, EMS, or mental health services.
This month, Austin 911 operators have begun asking if the caller needs police, fire, EMS, or mental health services.
Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
Austin 911 begins testing period for ‘mental health’ option
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Hanukkah stabbing suspect still unfit to stand trial a year after NY attack
Grafton Thomas, 38, is charged in an attack at a rabbi’s home in December 2019 that left five people wounded in Monsey, an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City.
Grafton Thomas, 38, is charged in an attack at a rabbi’s home in December 2019 that left five people wounded in Monsey, an Orthodox Jewish community north of New York City.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
FOX 7 Discussion: Improving response to mental health crises
Richard Martinez, Texas State coordinator of educational programming and outreach, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a virtual simulation program they're rolling out to help with mental health.
Richard Martinez, Texas State coordinator of educational programming and outreach, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a virtual simulation program they're rolling out to help with mental health.
New study looks at unmet job expectations and its link to suicide
A new study suggests some men are more likely to suffer an early death by suicide or drug poisoning due to unmet job expectations from a decline in blue-collar jobs.
A new study suggests some men are more likely to suffer an early death by suicide or drug poisoning due to unmet job expectations from a decline in blue-collar jobs.
11-year-old dies from suicide during virtual class
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
An 11-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound suffered during an online class.
FOX 7 Care Force: How pandemic is affecting veterans with PTSD
Mike Warren speaks with Blake Holbrook, an Iraq veteran and PTSD survivor who is also a counselor with the Samaritan Center, about what resources are available to help veterans.
Mike Warren speaks with Blake Holbrook, an Iraq veteran and PTSD survivor who is also a counselor with the Samaritan Center, about what resources are available to help veterans.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
New COVID-19 health & wellness support line for Austin residents
The City of Austin has announced a new resource that will provide short-term counseling and support to Austin workers and families whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Austin has announced a new resource that will provide short-term counseling and support to Austin workers and families whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinical psychologist: Why people panic buy and why it’s impractical
The U.S. is seeing a second-wave of COVID-19 cases and with it a resurgence of panic buying.
The U.S. is seeing a second-wave of COVID-19 cases and with it a resurgence of panic buying.
Veterans ride from Round Rock to Killeen for the Boot Campaign
The ride was in partnership with The Boot Campaign, an organization that's mission is to help restore the lives of veterans and military families.
The ride was in partnership with The Boot Campaign, an organization that's mission is to help restore the lives of veterans and military families.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
Crisis counselors responding to more mental health calls in Austin
The City of Austin is planning to have crisis counselors available 24/7 in the coming year.
The City of Austin is planning to have crisis counselors available 24/7 in the coming year.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Mesquite to offer residents free mental health services
The city of Mesquite just announced it will offer residents free mental health counseling.
The city of Mesquite just announced it will offer residents free mental health counseling.