Williamson County sees spike in behavioral health calls
The Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT), which focuses on those types of calls, says the call volume in June 2020 doubled from June 2019.
The Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT), which focuses on those types of calls, says the call volume in June 2020 doubled from June 2019.
Army's 'Captain America' who served nearly 12 combat tours dies by suicide after moving to DC
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
Mental health experts offer advice on coping with COVID-19
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by two health experts who have advice on how to cope with emotions during the COVID19 outbreak.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski is joined by two health experts who have advice on how to cope with emotions during the COVID19 outbreak.
NIH study suggests human brains work like online search engines to remember certain words better than others
An NIH study suggests people recall words by searching through past memories, likening the process to an online search engine.
An NIH study suggests people recall words by searching through past memories, likening the process to an online search engine.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years
The survey finds that just 14% of American adults say they’re very happy, down from 31% who said the same in 2018.
The survey finds that just 14% of American adults say they’re very happy, down from 31% who said the same in 2018.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Austin police help stop suicidal man from jumping off Congress Avenue bridge
APD captured everything on body camera footage.
APD captured everything on body camera footage.
"Hi, How Are You?": Organizations pledge to promote mental health
You're encouraged to upload your own video of yourself taking the pledge and post and share.
You're encouraged to upload your own video of yourself taking the pledge and post and share.
California Gov. Newsom: 'Stress is real,' and state is offering resources
Staying at home is hard for many people, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted, adding that some people are coping while others are struggling.
Staying at home is hard for many people, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted, adding that some people are coping while others are struggling.
FOX 7 Discussion: College students handling COVID-19 changes
Psychology expert Dr. Glenn Albright joins Marcel Clarke to talk about college students and their mental health as classes move online due to COVID-19.
Psychology expert Dr. Glenn Albright joins Marcel Clarke to talk about college students and their mental health as classes move online due to COVID-19.
Austin Disaster Relief Network helping those feeling lonely or needing to talk
ADRN has set up a coronavirus response hotline and has been answering calls, talking through problems, and praying to help put people's minds at ease.
ADRN has set up a coronavirus response hotline and has been answering calls, talking through problems, and praying to help put people's minds at ease.
'The Situation' speaks to addiction patients during pandemic
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
Austin Center for Grief & Loss offers telehealth services for those coping with COVID-19 related stress
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss is offering telehealth services to support people in our community coping with additional stress resulting from concerns regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19.
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss is offering telehealth services to support people in our community coping with additional stress resulting from concerns regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19.
FOX 7 Discussion: Dealing with increased stress during COVID-19 pandemic
Marcel Clarke speaks with therapist Angela Funke about staying healthy mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Marcel Clarke speaks with therapist Angela Funke about staying healthy mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Non-profit ART International teaches new mental health therapy
The powerful form of psychotherapy can help those suffering mental health conditions like PTSD or anxiety, and its very simple to learn.
The powerful form of psychotherapy can help those suffering mental health conditions like PTSD or anxiety, and its very simple to learn.
After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Watch: Boy tells mom 'I want to die' after continued bullying at school
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.