Loneliness & Holiday Blues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Loneliness is a problem for many year-round, but when it comes to the holidays, feelings of isolation can really weigh a…
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Holiday stress: how to manage it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Holidays and stress go hand in hand, but is that how it has to be? Experts say no, and there are things each of us can do to…
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Thanksgiving & family conflict: plan ahead
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Thanksgiving holiday offers so many things we love: turkey, family, and pie. But for some, it’s a time of stress and…
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Early holiday decorating good for mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether or not to decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving is a divisive subject for many Americans. The…
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Video games teach about healthy relationships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 18-year old Jennifer Anne Crecente was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2006. Her family says he planned her murder. They say…
Continue Reading Breathe your way to mental wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s something we do all day, every day: breathe. But our breath can actually be a powerful tool to regulate our bodies in…
Continue Reading Breathwork and your mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s something we do all day, every day. Breathe. Certain types of breathwork have been shown to significantly reduce…
Continue Reading Hypnosis: helping people make life changes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’ve all seen hypnosis portrayed in the movies – willing participants barking like a dog on stage, or clucking like a…
Continue Reading The healing power of sound
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veronica Verdin still remembers the first day she went to a sound healing session. It changed the course of her life. “I was…
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Helping federal workers during shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –As the government shutdown drags on, more and more families with federal workers are feeling the financial strain. With no…
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Small acts of kindness, big mental health impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to feel better, new research shows you should do something nice for someone else. Cornell University revealed…
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Parental stress: don’t pass it on to your kids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The world can be a stressful place, for grown ups and for children. Family therapist we spoke to says parents who don’t…
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5 Facts about mental illness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An estimated one in five adults live with a mental illness. That’s why awareness is so important. “Some of the most…
Continue Reading It’s World Mental Health Day – here’s how to get involved
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is a great day to check in on your loved ones – and yourself! It’s World Mental Health Day, a day…
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Sober October – what it can do for your mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Participating in Sober October can lead to significant improvements in mental health, including better sleep, and more…
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Be Mindful: Keeping Traditions Alive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Keeping traditions alive is important after the loss of a loved one, especially as the holidays approach. One El Paso store…
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Study: most child suicides with firearm usually use parents gun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New research shows the guns used in youth suicides are ten times more likely to be owned by their parents, who often store…
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Be Mindful: Using mediation to solve conflicts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch the video above to learn more about how the EP Dispute Resolution Center uses meditation to solve conflicts. Mediation…
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A fresh start for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Samantha Recker is no stranger to volunteering. She and her family were helping veterans one day when her son asked, “Why…
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Bodybuilder with Parkinson’s poses for awareness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christine Brandl is a mother and wife, a busy OB/GYN, a professional bodybuilder, and caring daughter. She is also a…
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AI Chatbots: not the best therapists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more people are turning to A-I chatbots for cost-free counseling and companionship. That could change, as more and…
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Pain: it could be in your head
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 51 million Americans report living with chronic pain. Over the past few decades, experts say increased…
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Mental health help for the borderland’s homeless
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health services are hard to come by for the homeless population.. In El Paso, a new grant is making a difference, one…
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5 Everyday tips for a healthy mind, body
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forget the latest health trends, social media ads, and mental wellness advice from friends. Here’s a list of the top 5…
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New Sensory friendly hours at El Paso waterparks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Great news for people with autism and sensory issues who want to have a little fun in the sun. All four El Paso water…
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Could TikTok add to mental health problems for kids ?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TikTok, one of the most popular apps on the planet, is in the hot seat again. This after newly unsealed clips from internal…
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Author tells kids “it’s ok to be a weirdo”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony Weaver, Jr says he’s a weirdo, and he’s proud of it! He wants young people today to stop trying so hard to fit in. He…
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College kids: mental health preps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is so much preparation and decision making involved as recent high school graduates head off to college. Making sure…
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Helping non-traditional learners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Everyone processes information differently, but experts say when it comes to learning in school, those differences can be…
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