Veterans march in Round Rock to raise awareness about suicide rates

Active duty and veteran servicemen and women marched the streets in Round Rock on Saturday to raise awareness for the suicide rates among service members. 

FOX 7 Care Force: Pandemic impact on mental health in the US military

Forensic psychologist Dr. Blake Harris joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic could be playing a role in reports of increased military suicides in this FOX 7 Care Force.

Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need

While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.

Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.

Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

FOX 7 Care Force: COVID-19's impact on veterans with PTSD

Iraq veteran Blake Holbrook serves as a counselor with the Samaritan Center and joins Mike Warren to talk about how veterans with PTSD are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX 7 Care Force: Healing with Horses in Manor helps veterans struggling with PTSD

A group in Manor is helping veterans and others who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and other challenges. Heather Grupp, a veteran and a volunteer with the organization, talks to Mike Warren about what horse therapy can offer in this FOX 7 Care Force.

Kobe Bryant legacy lives on through latest novel 'Geese Are Never Swans'

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through his latest young adult novel “Geese Are Never Swans,” that addresses mental health in sports. A former University of Southern California student-athlete who had an opportunity to meet Bryant shares how meaningful this project was for the late NBA legend.