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.
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.
Yoga educator and entrepreneur restoring Black wellness in East Austin
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
Baby boomers score lower on cognitive functioning than members of previous generations, study finds
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).
The study showed there were significant declines in the scores for early baby boomers (1948-1953) through the mid-baby boomers (1954-1959).
Kim Kardashian asks public to show compassion, empathy to Kanye West
Kim Kardashian West is asking the public to show compassion and empathy to husband Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian West is asking the public to show compassion and empathy to husband Kanye West.
Suicides, overdoses are up amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to health experts
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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.