EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population? That’s the question we explore in this ABC-7 special report, Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health. Avery Martinez, ABC-7’s Be Mindful correspondent, traveled across Spain, Mexico and the U.S. to explore
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of programmer Bill Gates, has announced her resignation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation effective June 7. She now plans to donate large amounts of money to different women’s causes — including women’s mental health. In an op-ed written for the New York Times,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 11 days of continual flames, the Blue 2 Fire has reached over 6,800 acres, according to the official Blue 2 Fire page of the Village of Ruidoso. As of 7:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, containment remains at 0%t. Officials say 532 people are working on the fire today. Air
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired from their full time job. That’s why the Rio Vista Community Center and Molina Healthcare are putting on the “Grandparents Social Club” in Socorro. The event is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health support can be difficult to find at times — that’s why NAMI El Paso is offering trainings and support for the community in multiple languages. The session program is called “NAMI Bases y Fundamentos,” and is free. It’s designed for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students face a high level of stress from their classes — and for college students — choosing careers and moving from home. One organization has been working on improving mental health on campuses for a decade, and their latest report shows a decline in suicide attempts on campuses. The Jed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Mental Health Month, and across the country groups are advocating for Americans to know about their mental health support options. The Department of Labor has an administration focused on employee benefits — and they want workers to know they have options. The Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) Assistant Secretary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An estimated 150 people die every day across the United States from synthetic opioids, one of the most dangerous is fentanyl, according to federal sources. Today, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, authorities and organizations are gathering in Las Cruces to talk about support. Hosted by the Las Cruces Police Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every sports star has to be in peak physical condition — but what about their minds? The El Paso Locomotive has a coach for that. Kenneth Andoll is the mental conditioning coach for the EP Locomotive. In that role, he helps the team focus their minds, handle the stress and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you taken time for your mental health today? Experts say you should — as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And there’s no time like the present, as this year’s theme is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World,” according to Mental Health America. In particular, they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School employees — be they teachers or staff — often work long after the last bell has run. In Canutillo Independent School District, their school support workers are sometimes working before the day has started and after. One of their programs focuses on student health — both physical and mental.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Everyone knows that combat can lead to serious injuries — not everyone knows that combat can lead to wounds decades down the road. That’s why Dr. Felix Benninger of Rabin Medical Center in Tel Aviv is warning about future wounds. A neurologist, he’s especially concerned about epilepsy in later life, as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s no secret that stress can affect moods, workplace productivity — and the mind. Finding out how to manage stress can be a challenge, and so can trying to find peace. Stress can impact physical and mental health challenges, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “83% of US
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cristal Acosta, founder of Clarity Counseling, is currently a finalist for $60,000 of prize money focused on supporting her business plans to expand mental health support in the Borderland. If she wins the grand prize — she plans to expand her business in El Paso. The money is coming from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s estimated that around 62% of all American adults drink liquor, says the Pew Research Center. Of that majority, about 19% say they probably drink more than they should. For many, drinking can become a habit — one that’s hard to break. If it’s an addiction — it’s even more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the fourth year in a row, the El Paso Comic Convention hosted their Sensory Hour this morning. The event is open to anyone, and reduces noise and disruptions that might be challenging for someone sensitive to lights, sudden noises or physical spaces. The Sensory Hour hosts limited crowds each
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of the El Paso Comic Con this year, Lori Fetrick, former American Gladiator and fitness expert is paying the Sun City a visit. Fetrick is famous for her good physical fitness, her talks and her coaching for having a healthy lifestyle. Fetrick sat down with mental health reporter,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scott Hovis II is a local El Pasoan, is not only an artist — he’s an activist hoping to raise awareness about the power of creativity on helping with mental and physical struggles. His abstract art is his way of making “beauty through pain.” Hovis has lived with Tourette Syndrome
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children saw a rise in recent years for mental health emergency room visits, according to a study published today. Young girls in particular may be facing higher risks. This study looked at emergency room data from multiple hospitals across the country. The study looked at data from 2017-2022, the data
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ashlee Candelaria has lived her life with extreme anxiety. For years, it was so bad she was likely to have a panic attack from nearly any noise or disturbance. As a mom, and a wife, she knew she couldn’t live that way forever. So, she took a drastic step. She decided
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, elementary students of Canutillo ISD will get more than a free homework pass if they attend the Second Annual SEL Family Night and Dinner — they’ll also learn about their minds. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning — a form of instruction and programming that Canutillo schools provide to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — David Keddington is in many ways a normal guy. He works in construction, he’s former military — and he lives with Bipolar 1. He was undiagnosed for many decades of his life — and his journey to medication and therapy is central to his memoir, “Just One.” In the book,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For over a decade now, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has paired non-violent inmates with dogs. The purpose? To train dogs the commands they need to get adopted, and to help with inmate mental health. ABC-7’s dedicated Mental Health Correspondent, Avery Martinez, files this story about the program —
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alzheimer’s Disease affects many older Americans, and El Paso is considered an area of concern for Alzheimer’s risk. Plenty of research and support is underway, including here in El Paso. Funding is an important part of learning and trying to treat the disease, and that’s why the Alzheimer’s Association is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cutting yourself is a common affliction shown in film, and is no stranger to many teenagers. It can also have serious consequences, and that’s why March has been designated as Self-Injury Awareness Month — a chance for everyone to learn the impacts of cutting. The Mayo Clinic says that many
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, mental professionals and education experts are joining together to talk about how the mind and education impact mental health. It’s called “From PBIS To ISF: Blending Education & Mental Health Conference,” an opportunity for local schools to look at mental health frameworks — and steps to create interconnected systems
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EL PASO, (Texas) — Many agree that parents need to support their children — but what about grandparents? According to a new study, recently published, grandparents can be an important factor in the positive mental health of a mother. The study was focused mainly on how mothers handle depression — and anti-depressant usage. The study
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most of us know what a runner’s high is, and how it can make us feel. But brain experts, and professional runners, agree that exercises can have positive benefits on mental health. The Centers for Disease Control says brain activity can be positively impacted by physical movement, and exercise. ABC-7
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the passing of LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez, questions have come up about mental health needs in southern New Mexico. ABC-7 has been reviewing the mental health response policies of different agencies in the Las Cruces area, and speaking with officials about the mental health needs of the commuity.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials in New Mexico are working to expand crisis response for behavioral health situations. The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) says that through support from the American Rescue Plan, “community-based mobile crisis intervention teams” will grow across the state. Officials hope that this will help better serve
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