‘We’re here to help’ – Canutillo ISD’s support workers focus on student mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School employees — be they teachers or staff — often work long after the last bell has run. In Canutillo Independent…
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Future Wounds: As Israel-Hamas War continues, neurologists worried about brain injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Everyone knows that combat can lead to serious injuries — not everyone knows that combat can lead to wounds decades down…
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You’re not supposed to bring stress home from work, but if you do – El Paso experts offer help
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…
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El Paso therapist could win $60k from Barclays to expand practice
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cristal Acosta, founder of Clarity Counseling, is currently a finalist for $60,000 of prize money focused on supporting her…
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It’s Alcohol Awareness Month and counsellors say it’s never too late to change
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…
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‘Sensory Hour’ at El Paso Comic Con offers fun for all kinds of heroes in the Borderland
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…
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Former American Gladiator comes to El Paso: She says mind and body go hand in hand
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…
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Turning pain to passion: El Paso Artist paints through Tourette’s
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…
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New study shows mental health emergencies rose for kids during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children saw a rise in recent years for mental health emergency room visits, according to a study published today. Young…
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Anxiety is her ‘superpower’: El Pasoan turns stress into business
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…
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Canutillo school hosts event tonight for elementary health & mindfulness
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…
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‘You have to take it seriously:’ Overcoming suicide & living with bipolar disorder
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…
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EPSO PAWS program helps train dogs – and inmate mental health
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…
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It’s time to join the Ride to End ALZ with support in El Paso
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…
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March is Self-injury Awareness Month: Xtra depth on the impact in the Borderland
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…
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Region 19 focuses on blending education and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, mental professionals and education experts are joining together to talk about how the mind and education impact…
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Grandparents can impact mom’s mental health, study says, and El Pasoans agree
EL PASO, (Texas) — Many agree that parents need to support their children — but what about grandparents? According to a new study, recently…
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Running up mental health: How exercise improves mental health
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…
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A look at mental health response in Southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the passing of LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez, questions have come up about mental health needs in southern New…
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New Mexico plans to expand behavioral health crisis intervention teams across state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials in New Mexico are working to expand crisis response for behavioral health situations. The New…
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