SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force

Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.

Gun violence survivors fight for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin

Gun violence survivors are fighting for easier access to victim compensation resources in Austin. They’re also calling for state funds to be allocated to the local trauma resource center

Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms

Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.

New doc "Spyral" focuses on family's battle with mental illness
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Producer Jennifer Hutchins and subject Randy White talk with Good Day Austin's Katie Orth about a new documentary focusing on mental health. The late Michelle Trachtenberg voices the central figure of the film, White's wife Michelle Cody White.

When is the happiest time of day?

A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.

Stressed teens earn less money as adults, study finds

Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Austin therapist shares advice on maintaining mental health during holiday season

Amid the lights, presents, and events, it can be easy to neglect your mental health during the holiday season. An Austin therapist gives advice on how you can show up for yourself.

Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life

Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.

Alone for the holidays? This can help

Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.

Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress

With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.

5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety

Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.