Heartbreaking headlines & your mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This has been a particularly hard week in the headlines, with stories of flooding, destruction, and dozens of people still…
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Feeling lonely? How to find friends as an adult
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It can be hard to make friends as an adult. The research backs this up: finding and making friends in adulthood is harder…
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Eat your beans to improve mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — No beans about it, legumes are a natural way to improve your mental health in more ways than one. In fact, beans are one of…
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The 4th of July can be triggering for veterans with PTSD
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s Declaration of Independence. Traditionally the celebration includes…
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Life coach has free guide to help navigate life changes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer isn’t just a change of season, it’s often a season of emotional shifts, too. Whether your child is graduating,…
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Heat takes a toll on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (kvia) — Sweating, sunburns and heat exhaustion go hand in hand with hot temperatures. Those are the physical effects, but summer…
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Soldier copes with PTSD volunteering around farm animals
Since joining the U.S. Military at 18 years old, Viet Tong has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder — but has a unique way to cope…
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Women & burnout: how to cope
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Â Burnout is real, and it can come at any point. That’s according to busy mom, judge and lawyer Michele Locke. She says she…
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Those who take antidepressants are more likely to overheat during extreme temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here in the Sun City, we are not strangers to extreme temperatures. So far in 2025 we’ve seen 16 triple-digit days in El…
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Men’s Health Month: Harms of ignoring physical, mental health issues
June is Men’s Health Month — And El Paso experts say it’s important that we discuss the importance men’s wellbeing as they aren’t as diligent as…
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81-year-old walks across USA to change lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — She’s already worn through a pair of shoes or two, and she’s not even halfway through her trip. When Dr. Judy Benjamin was…
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81-year-old woman walking across America has ‘changed her brain’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch the video above to learn about the 81-year-old woman walking across America in her effort to stay positive amid a…
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With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in psychedelics research
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 11, 2025 “With Rick Perry’s backing and $50 million from the state, Texas set to become a leader in…
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Summertime screentime limits for kids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School’s out for the summer, and kids have a lot of time on their hands. For some parents, keeping them off their phones and…
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Mental Health Crisis: A call for help leads to a tense confrontation between police officers and a mentally distressed man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Elena Weise has been a nurse for 38 years, with experience treating patients who have mental health disorders. After her…
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Attention spans decreasing in digital age
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CNN has reported on the decline of attention spans, finding that the average attention on a single screen has gone down from…
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Seniors seek healing through equine therapy
Equine therapy is known to have powerful healing effects on people. KNJ Therapeutic Ranch works with people with special needs, military, and the…
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Study links dieting & depression
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people are dieting this time of year, as we head into beach and pool season. New research shows how you go about…
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Be Mindful: Crisis Text Line helps people facing financial woes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Financial stress and uncertainty continue to loom for American families. However, a brand new tool is helping those who are…
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How ultra-processed foods impact the mind, mental health
What we eat and drink doesn’t just affect our body, but also our mind and mental health — and ultra processed foods might taste good, but can do…
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How UTEP is helping student athletes in need of mental health services
EL PASO, Texas – With the pressures to perform on the field or on the court, student athletes can often feel overwhelmed. That takes a toll on their…
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Inside Emergence Health Network’s new mobile crisis units
Emergence Health Network launched their new mobile crisis units this month, which is like a clinic on wheels — something they say is the first of…
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El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates newly renovated facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates their newly renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is…
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Be Mindful: How volunteering at SISD helps with mental health
EL PASO (KVIA) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out on its website that volunteering is a great way of improving mental…
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Honoring Mental Health Advocates: Sharon Butterworth to Receive Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award
As part of ABC’s Be Mindful Initiative, ABC 7 has continued to highlight mental wellness resources and groups in our community. This month, our focus…
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Breakfast club hosts gatherings for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso breakfast club is working every day to ensure that veterans feel included and loved. As part of that mission,…
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Be Mindful: Knitting making a difference in kids’ lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and ABC-7 continues to highlight programs in the community that are making a…
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Mental health workshop at La Nube
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– La Nube in partnership with the El Paso Black Arts Association (EPBAA) hosted their first mental health workshop called…
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Be Mindful: Healthy Food, Better Mood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness month, and ABC-7 is committed to sharing information about mental health as part of our Be…
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Be Mindful: Mixed emotions on Mother’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mother’s Day can be hard on some people and their mental health. The celebratory day can grow grey with grief, pressure, and…
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