LinkedIn lets 15,900 employees take week after Easter off in push to avoid burnout
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
3 in 10 adults say they're almost constantly online, survey says
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Thirty-one percent of American adults admit to near-constant use of the internet, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center.
APD Victim Services to hold free training for counselors
EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.
EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘That takes courage’: White House responds to Meghan, Harry interview with Oprah
‘That takes courage’: White House responds to Meghan, Harry interview with Oprah
‘That takes courage’: White House responds to Meghan, Harry interview with Oprah
Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
Denver’s STAR program successfully sent mental health professionals, not police, to hundreds of calls
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
Denver’s STAR program launched in June of 2020 has successfully responded to nearly 750 mental health calls, all of which have resulted in no arrests, no injuries and no police.
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.