If you’re not sleeping well, your mental health is probably impacted, research shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After looking over 50 years of research on sleep and mood, an analysis published by the American Psychological Association…
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Living with grief: Texas author opens up on loss of her parents in accident and suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within a span of just a few years, Theo Boyd lost her mother in an accident, her marriage fell apart and then her father…
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The Southwest Brain Bank: Examining the physical brain and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight, on ABC-7 Xtra, Mental Health Correspondent Avery Martinez takes us on a tour of the Southwest Brain Bank at Texas…
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Holidays can help those with memory loss: El Paso experts speak about inclusive Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season brings many families together, and the Alzheimer’s Association of West Texas says it’s a great…
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Navigating the Holiday Blues: A Be Mindful Xtra Report
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether it’s the weather, the season or just the time of year — folks can start to feel a little down around the holidays.…
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As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
By Alejandro Serrano and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Dec. 12, 2023 “As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm…
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In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness:…
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Supporting Service: K9 Blitzen offers mental, emotional support to CBP agents, family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Support animals have long been in use across the U.S., and since January, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has been actively…
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El Paso Police unveils their approach to improve transgender and gender-diverse interactions
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Police is responding to city council’s directive from September, asking the department to ensure bias-free…
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Facebook’s parent company faces mental health lawsuit; social media expert talks tips online
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many parents are worried about their child’s use of social media — and with lawsuits focused on the mental health impacts…
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How health insurance coverage impacts access to children's mental health care
CounselingSchools.com used Kaiser Family Foundation data to find the differences in mental health coverage for youth under Medicaid and private…
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Friday released the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S.…
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ABC-7’s Be Mindful Correspondent selected as International Health Study Fellowship, will report in Spain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s mental health reporter, Avery Martinez, has been selected as one of four journalists to receive a 2024…
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Here's how to support transgender youth, according to trans teens
Using resources from The Trevor Project and interviews with trans teens, Stacker explored how adults can best support trans children in their…
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FAA launches committee examining mental health rules for pilots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a new committee focused on mental health issues within the aviation…
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When there’s lots of holiday spirit but not much space, how to deck the (small) halls
By KIM COOK Associated Press Tis the season to decorate for the holidays. But if you’re in a small apartment, there are limits to what you can do.…
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Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preparing for Hanukkah — Judaism’s celebration of finding light in the…
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Five artists expected to work on new mural for El Paso County Healing Garden
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, the names of five artists set to work on the El Paso County Healing Garden will be revealed by county officials. They…
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Mothers and doctors challenge abortion law at Texas Supreme Court; ABC-7 examines mental health impacts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A decision in a lawsuit involving an exemption to Texas’ abortion law could be coming soon — or next summer. Oral arguments…
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How adolescent substance use treatment has changed over the past 70 years
Sandstone Care explored SAMHSA data and other research to look at the evolution and availability of adolescent substance use disorder…
Continue Reading ‘To see that people really hate us just because of the color of our skin’: Why Juventus duo are talking about mental health
CNN By Matias Grez and Darren Lewis, CNN (CNN) — “It was definitely heartbreaking to see,” American soccer star Timothy Weah says of a…
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Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Nov. 27, 2023 “Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health…
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Movemeber: A multilateral mission to support men’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you seen more moustaches on men this month? If you have — you may have met someone supporting men’s mental health as…
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Mind and Body: Horizon gym offers free Saturday classes focused on mental and physical health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several studies have shown that mental health and exercise are intertwined, and for one gym in Horizon City — each Saturday…
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Understanding and Combating Loneliness: A Silent Epidemic
Provided by Ron Jackson Introduction In a world increasingly connected by digital threads, the irony of loneliness as a growing societal issue is…
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El Paso City Council approves gender-neutral signs on certain public bathrooms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gender-neutral bathrooms have been a national talking point for many years now. Here in El Paso, City Council unanimously…
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Teachers and students grapple with fears and confusion about new laws restricting pronoun use
By ANDREW DeMILLO and RICK CALLAHAN The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis high school senior Caston Peters had used they and them…
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‘A more caring society:’ Remembering Former First Lady & Mental Health Activist Rosalynn Carter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the Carter family moved into the White House, then-First Lady Rosalynn Carter dedicated herself to creating a “more…
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Veteran mental health care goes beyond talk therapy
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso MattersAugust 15, 2023 By Ismael Lopez I know what it’s like to feel like the only communication tool I have…
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Over 49 million Americans have substance use disorders; support available in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recently released government documents, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans over age 12 are facing a substance use disorder…
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