EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holidays can be stressful for anyone. Whether it’s dealing with crowded stores, having to attend holiday parties, missing loved ones, or financial worries, they can all contribute to feeling down. As part of ABC-7’s “Be Mindful” initiative, Sunday night on ABC-7 Xtra, Mark Ross is joined by a panel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Department of Defense Education Activity will give EPISD $1.5 millions over the course of 5 years, this grant aims to promote physical health though interactive games. Sports, dancing and meditation are just a few of activities the program offers. The program is currently at 12 EPISD elementary school campuses. Lisa
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season, while a time of joy, can also bring stress, isolation, and emotional strain, especially for those dealing with past trauma. Thomas Kenwood Equels, MS, JD, a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran shared with ABC-7 how he has discovered an unexpected path to healing, a deep connection with horses and creative expression. “During
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Superior HealthPlan awarded NAMI El Paso a $25,000 grant as part of their 25-year anniversary. The money was presented to NAMI El Paso during a signing event on December 11. Nami says they plan to use the money toward education and outreach for middle and high school children in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, many people are facing even more feelings of depression and loneliness. The hustle and bustle of the season can lead to plenty of mixed feelings. Molina Healthcare of Texas hosted a depression awareness event Thursday evening to educate the public on available resources. Attendees were able
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By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Holiday gatherings have a way of amplifying everyone’s quirks. I was looking forward to hosting my parents for a week during Thanksgiving, but in the limited space of a one-bedroom apartment, navigating everyone’s differences was rather challenging. My mom, who once poured herself into creating elaborate holiday traditions, has
Continue Reading By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A history of lead in gasoline may be behind tens of millions of mental health conditions in the United States, according to new research. “We’ve shifted the curve in the population for mental health problems, so that everyone has a greater liability in the mental illness symptoms, and that
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP announced a study that was completed, stating the propensity to drug addiction starts with the first drug experience. Consuming the additive substance mostly starts with an unpleasant experience, like a needle, inhaling smoke, etc. Those distasteful experience, known as adverse cues, and our initial reactions to them are important
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WLS By Tre Ward Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Illinois (WLS) — A chainsaw-wielding man was shot and killed by police Sunday morning in the west suburbs, officials said. The officer-involved shooting happened in the 900 block of North 5th Avenue at the River Glen of St. Charles senior living facility,
Continue Reading EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Seasonal depression is something that happens throughout the year. But around the holiday’s, those feelings can be elevated. ABC-7 spoke with Sarah Martin, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and an associate professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso. She said seasonal depression is mainly attributed to light. With less light
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and the American Diabetes Association is reporting that people with diabetes have a higher rate of depression than the general population. Additionally, according to Davita Kidney Care, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. They also report that 15% of El Pasoans have diabetes, which is higher than the national average. That’s why this month
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the holidays approach, and the season’s expectations and demands draw near, it is not uncommon for some, especially older adults, to catch a case of the “holiday blues.” That’s why it’s important to know when it’s more than just the “blues” and how other conditions, like diabetes, can be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Since the November election people in the LGBTQ+ community have reported feeling stressed about the future. Amber Perez, the executive director of borderland rainbow center says it’s important for people to understand their feelings are valid and it’s important to allow yourself to process these feelings. “Whatever way that they feel
Continue Reading CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Derek Pfaff remembers being under a lot of stress throughout college. He remembers coming home from school during spring break in March 2014. But he does not remember the night that forever changed his life. “I don’t remember anything,” said Pfaff, from Harbor Beach, Michigan. “I don’t remember
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick just announced his new major legislative initiative in the Texas Senate, the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). Patrick highlighted the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas as a model for the new program. The new institute will focus on studying dementia, and especially Alzheimer’s. If
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s currently affects nearly 7 million people in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, El Paso is top 10 in the country for Alzheimer’s cases in people above 65 years old. ABC-7 spoke with Liliana Oaxaca, the program director for the west Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Veterans Day, Endeavors is raising awareness of the importance of veterans accessing their retirement benefits. Veterans are able to obtain various benefits regardless of their era of service and the services are provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs based on each veterans’ circumstance. Many Veterans do
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — NAMI El Paso is hosting a screening of the Spyral, a mental health documentary. This private screening is taking place Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 600 N. El Paso St, El Paso, TX 79901. The film is about
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By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Halloween is creeping closer. And with it come thoughts about costumes, pumpkins, ghastly decorations and — of course — candy. Who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s annual NAMIWalks event brought more than 1,000 people to Ascarate Park, making it one of the city’s largest gatherings for mental health awareness. Participants came together on a cool day, many with workout gear and even their dogs, to take part in the walk aimed at breaking the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of El Paso is inviting you to join them at its “Mental Health for All” community walk. Join NAMI El Paso in raising awareness on mental health at its largest fundraiser this Saturday at Ascarate Park. The walk happens from 8 AM to
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network offers a variety of services to those in the El Paso County, including for those who are in the legal system. Their Jail Diversion Services are for those in the legal system starting from “when they are booked into a detention facility in El Paso County, to
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) –World mental health day is celebrated annually on October 10th! It’s time to raise awareness of the ongoing mental health problems Around the world and here in El Paso. It also serves a purpose of protecting your mental health even during tough times. This year, mental illness awareness week runs from October the 6th through the12th. Everyone is impacted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Instagram recently unveiled a new protected experience for teenagers. Instagram allows users to connect with friends, family and other users to follow you and see what you are up to. Instagram Teen Accounts aims to protect young people and give parents more access and control. According to the social media platform,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, October 7th, El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve $2,000,000 in funding for Emergence Health Network’s Diversion Sobering Center. This funding will allow EHN’s Crisis Center to operate several Sober Beds. The Center will be open to the community 24/7, take walk-ins, and include an alcohol intoxication
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veterans self-care awareness month came to an end in September, but help towards veterans is not something that comes and goes in a month. The non-profit organization Endeavors tells ABC-7 that El Paso is a big veteran and military community, and providing wellness to veterans is one of their priorities.
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SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) — There has been a nationwide spike in school threats, including schools in the borderland region who have reported multiple threats over the past few weeks. While none of these threats were deemed credible, mental health experts say the emotional impact on students, parents, and staff is significant. Gadsden Independent School
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Suicide is a worldwide issue, one that has affected people for as long as we can remember. Everyone knows about the issue, but it can be hard to understand how to help. With September being national suicide prevention month, we spoke with Emergence health crisis specialist Stacey Contreras about what you can do
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of El Paso is hosting a vigil from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th at San Jacinto Plaza 114 W. Mills Ave., El Paso, Texas, 79901. The vigil is to honor those we have lost to suicide. It also aims to bring
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of El Paso is set to host a vigil from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26th at San Jacinto Plaza. The vigil is meant to honor those we have lost to suicide, as well as to bring awareness to suicide prevention. September
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