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For many Texans, the memories of last year's devastating February storm are still vivid. A North Texas therapist provides tips on how to emotionally manage the next few snowy days.
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The unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic has put mental health needs in focus as people navigate an ever-shifting world. The surge of the omicron variant throws this into even sharper focus.
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The pandemic has affected the way people grieve. Everything from planning memorial services to the ease of connecting with family and friends has been altered by COVID-19.
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Almost 800,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. But, psychologists say the loss goes beyond the official death count. The devastating effects of loneliness and isolation may stay with us long after the pandemic is over.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than a year and half now. And for many people, the store of good will, patience and sensitivity has been depleted.
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A recent report from Children’s Health in Dallas identified the need for more mental health care in North Texas. Both the hospital system and community partners are tackling this issue through training, education and expanded telehealth options.
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Despite lockdowns, historic job losses and COVID-19, new figures from the CDC show that death by suicide dropped for a second straight year in 2020.
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Because early autism research focused largely on white boys, girls and children of color aren't screened as closely or might be misdiagnosed. New research aims to close those gaps.
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As COVID-19 continues to pummel North Texas, people are experiencing re-emerging feelings of anxiety, grief and fear.
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When the University of Texas Police Department gets a mental health-related call, a trained counselor will be dispatched alongside plainclothes police officers to respond.
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One North Texan created an Instagram account to detail her personal adoption experience and encourage other adoptees to join her mission to create awareness around adoption trauma.
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The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute will use a recent $10 million dollar award to focus on mental health and depression. CEO Andy Keller talked with KERA's Justin Martin about their plans.