Be Mindful: El Paso conference focused on senior well-being
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Adult Protective Services is hosting its 14th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference Wednesday. It’s focused on…
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Be Mindful: Summer mental health support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many students are now out for the summer, and that means time away from school mental health support networks. Coaches,…
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Be Mindful: Personal connection can help seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a chance for better understanding of the issues faced by older people — and the…
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Be Mindful: Native El Paso journalist writes book about teen suicide, focusing on a 14-year-old victim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Josue Legarda was a seemingly happy young man. The 14-year-old was the life of the party and made everyone smile. Josue was…
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Be Mindful: Fungi research mushrooms in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the word mushroom is said, some instantly think about the hearty and savory taste paired with a steak, while others…
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Most adults still unaware of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline months after its launch, survey suggest
(CNN) — Many adults in the United States say they still have not heard of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which…
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Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it…
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Be Mindful: TTUHSC El Paso receives $75,000 for mental health care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Molina Cares is gifting $75,000 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso to boost mental health care in the…
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Be Mindful: Gardening shown to have mental health benefits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Relieving stress can be as simple as getting your hands dirty in a garden. If you who don’t have green space at home, there…
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Be Mindful: Students bike to school for better physical and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Walking and biking to school is a great way for kids to get the physical activity needed for healthy minds. Students from…
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El Paso woman hopes battle with depression and anxiety will inspire others to get help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Sharita Knobloch is as personable as she is inspirational. When she’s not teaching at Liberty University,…
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Be Mindful: El Paso woman details managing depression and anxiety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 is putting the spotlight on a local woman who is beating the odds, and finding a way each day to manage depression and…
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Be Mindful: City Council declares May as Mental Health Awareness month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso City Council on Tuesday declared May as “Mental Health Awareness Month”. This period has been observed in the…
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Be Mindful: Children’s Mental Health acceptance day held at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network hosted a Children’s mental health acceptance day with a community resource fair at…
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Be Mindful: Emergence Health Network hosts ‘Make a Beat for Children’s Mental Health’ fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this weekend Emergence Health Network is hosting a special event at the El…
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Youth mental health first aid program trains you for mental health situations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Big Brothers Big Sister of El Paso is helping the community address youth mental health concerns, and help enhance mental…
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ABC-7 welcomes new mental wellness reporter as part of Be Mindful campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 deepens its commitment to strengthening the Borderland’s mental health system through its multi-platform initiative,…
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Emergence Health Network partners with Fabens ISD to bring mental health care into the classroom
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network is expanding its in-school services. It now works with the Fabens Independent School District to…
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El Paso’s Mindful Fiesta hopes to open conversation on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You’re invited to the city of El Paso’s Mindful Fiesta, celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The event if part of National Mental…
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Be Mindful: lack of sick days, inflexible schedule among job conditions that can seriously affect mental health, report shows
(CNN) — Certain work conditions — including inflexible or late-night schedules and lack of paid sick leave — can have a significant effect on…
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