EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March is Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Today, to help celebrate these individuals and raise awareness, Emergence Health Network and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic in El Paso joined forces to provide free dental care for these special clients. After all, anxiety and stress can affect many people heading to the “Often, individuals with IDD face
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents and caregivers play a critical role in kids’ emotional well-being, but our rapidly changing world can make us feel miles apart. How do we know what their biggest challenges and fears are, and how do we get them to open up? A recent CDC survey of youth recently revealed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ron Zaleski, a Marine veteran and founder of The Long Walk Home, is on a cross-country journey to raise awareness about veteran suicide. His walk, which began in Florida, is taking him across the country to spread his message and promote free programs that help veterans transition to civilian life.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We all know the difference between waking up well-rested and waking up on the proverbial wrong side of the bed. But studies show not getting enough sleep can actually change the way your brain works. Poor or insufficient sleep has been found to increase negative emotional responses to stressors and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — About 25% of young people engage in self injury at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It can be heartbreaking to learn that someone you care about is hurting themselves. March is Self Harm Awareness Month, and it’s time to talk about this important issue. According to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mental health expo was hosted by Socorro ISD staff and students. Through different activities, organizers aimed to teach students healthy coping mechanisms to deal with every day stress. “Our students are dealing with a lot of stress. Everything from academics to peer relationships,” said Principal David Herrera. Students took
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Leisa Aras is walking 3,000 miles – from Los Angeles to New York City. She’s raising awareness about mental fitness and suicide. As she passed through El Paso, our ABC-7 crew sat down with her to dig a little deeper into why she’s committed to this months-long journey. Leisa says her husband
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA): More than 37 million people provide unpaid eldercare for a loved one. It’s a job that costs emotionally, physically and financially. When being a caregiver can also feel exhausting and overwhelming, there is help Psychologist Taylor Rush says many times caregivers feel they don’t have time to focus on themselves, and
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Artificial intelligence or AI has become a substantial part of our lives, integrating its way into more than just the tech world. Matt Britton, author of “Generation AI,” joined Your News Channel via Zoom for an in-depth look at AI’s impact on families and more specifically, teenagers. The Role of AI
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By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — Psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre has become an expert in self-loathing. No, it’s not because he experiences self-hatred. It’s because he has spent decades studying what he considers an epidemic of adolescents who do. Aguirre, a longtime child and adolescent psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham’s McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What can you do to help deal with stress and depression? Blanca Gallegos, a volunteer with NAMI El Paso, says it helps her to swim, run, and volunteer with NAMI. She learned these tips when she turned to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, in her time of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Prescription medications and therapy aren’t the ways to fight mental fatigue and illness. Moving your body has been proven to help fight serious disorders like schizophrenia, depression and PTSD. Our crew recently visited a local cycling studio, Energy Spin and Bootcamp by Nanea. The dimly-lit space on El Paso’s westside
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Originally Published: 19 FEB 25 14:32 ET Updated: 19 FEB 25 17:33 ET By Lauren Mascarenhas, Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough, CNN Editor’s note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. (CNN) — A young
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Did your insurance company deny you mental healthcare? If so, read on. You have rights. It’s called “parity.” The idea is to make it easier to get mental healthcare, including treatment for behavioral health issues and substance abuse disorders. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, health plans must have
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at their Valle Verde campus. They celebrated the grand opening of EPCC Cares, their brand new mental health support program. Current EPCC students and their dependents now have access to mental health and social services. Therapy sessions are free of charge and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Couples who are having difficulty connecting or finding common ground, might want to grab the remote and cozy up on the couch. Research has found staying home and watching TV together can provide benefits for close relationships, especially when couples lack shared friends or social networks. Experts say romantic partners feel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some people might use growing up in an abusive home as an excuse for not meeting their potential. Not Laura Rizo. She uses her rough start at life to fuel her energetic presentations, as a motivational speaker. Her goal? To teach everyone, young and old alike, the importance of self
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February is known as the month of love and friendship as most people celebrate Valentine’s Day, but it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The CDC has reported one in 12 teens experience some form of physical dating violence, and one in 10 teens experience sexual dating violence. Female students experience higher rates of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fear of flying is a very real thing for more than 25 million people in the U.S. Recent air travel disasters like the deadly midair collision near Washington, DC can have far-reaching impacts, especially for those already afraid to fly. Aerophobia is one of the most common phobias, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s ok to not be ok, and ask for help. That is one of the main messages of KVIA’s Be Mindful initiative. I’d like to introduce myself as your new Be Mindful reporter. Having worked at KVIA for 25+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to tell many stories connected to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Being a school counselor is a rewarding, but challenging job. So, who motivates these motivators? We found out, when we attended Region 19’s annual counselor training, held at EPCC. It was a chance for representatives from each campus to make new contacts, share their struggles and ideas, and even get
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dry January is a time for people to reflect on their personal relationship with alcohol. Individuals are also able to rethink their drinking habits and abstain from drinking. Dr. Kristine M. Glass, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Texas Tech Health El Paso, said Dry January doesn’t have to end
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-NAMI El Paso is working to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through education, support, and advocacy. They will be offering NAMI basics, which is a free class for parents and caregivers of children who may be experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions. It provides tools,
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Promote your child’s mental health through proper nutrition.
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA)– Medications that treat mental health disorders such as ADHD, depression and anxiety work best when paired with a healthy diet. Tewiana Norris, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Chief Nurse Practitioner officer at Emergence Health Networks, says the food we eat may help regulate our brain function. The problem is, not everyone
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – As we’re halfway through January, many El Pasoans are taking a break from drinking alcohol. “Dry January,” is one of the most common new year resolutions, where those participating give up drinking for the month. But experts say it’s never too late to start and even small changes can make
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Mental health experts in El Paso are providing tips to help you prioritize your mental well-being in 2025. Popular New Year’s resolutions include working out consistently, eating healthy, and saving money, but experts say taking care of your mental health should also be at the top of the list. Isidro Torres,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 2021, $203.4 million dollars were given by the federal government to the state of Texas to help fund mental health grants, programs and services. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act to help governments address mental health and substance use disorders following the COVID-19 pandemic. Those
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — The U.S. Surgeon General has warned of an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” and a “lack of connection” is harming individual and societal health. In response, AARP’s Ethel Gathering Groups program shared with ABC-7 how they are trying to help women connect across the country, to provide a sense of purpose and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As many are getting ready to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, many are also experiencing feelings of anxiousness and depression. Experts say this is all too common during the holiday season. But therapist Lupita Peña with Emergence Health Network reassures those experiencing these feelings that they are not alone. “It’s
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