EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S., and especially among veterans. Just last year, the Texas Legislature designated Sept. 22 as Veteran Suicide Prevention Day, purposely scheduled to take place during National Suicide Prevention Month. Ahead of the state day of recognition, the Texas
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.2 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.8 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.6 million attempted suicide. Laura Ramos, the CEO of Atlantis Behavioral Health Services, explains that
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—September is suicide prevention month; since last week, we have talked about a range of topics. Including what to do if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide. This is a time to raise awareness and discuss resources for army soldiers and their family members who may need crisis support.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Teenagers spend hours daily on social media. It has become a growing concern that it’s a problem for teenager’s and their mental health. Dr. Abraham J. L Lopez spoke about social media use and how it may increase mental health risks for some teens.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance problems, especially when unaddressed, can increase the risk for suicide. There’s no single cause for suicide. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the united states. According to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Emergence Health Network about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline, and what resources are available to you. Watch the attached video for more infomation.
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Update: To connect with Rio Vista Behavioral Health, call (855)905-5623. You can also visit their website by clicking here. El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—September is National Suicide Prevention Month. September is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide and acknowledge those who have experienced suicidal thoughts; according to the World Health Organization, every year
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month is a critical initiative that celebrates 988 Day and raises awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. “EHN is one of the many organizations around the country raising awareness about the importance of seeking help and prioritizing mental health as part of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Since 2022, the digits 988 have been connecting people who need someone to talk to with counselors who are there to help. 988 has over 200 crisis centers and has served more than 10 million people since it was implemented in July of 2022. Joey Saucedo, Crisis counselor for Emergence health
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As part of Suicide Prevention Month, mental health professionals are urging the community to take action by both recognizing the warning signs of suicide and learning how to support those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Suicide is preventable and there are resources available. It is critical to take
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Alexis Orate’s niece, Bridges, died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome when she was 11 years old. According to the Jama Network, D.R.E.S.S affects adults and children and can be associated with harm or even death. It usually occurs 2 to 8 weeks after beginning to take a medication. Around 1 in 1000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents in the united states are overwhelmed and burned out with the dizzying pace of the world — and it has become a public health concern. That’s according to a surgeon general’s advisory released on Wednesday August 29th. The advisory cited a 20-23 survey of adults from the american psychological
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After any traumatic event, mental health professionals recommend parents check-in on their children to find out how they are doing. In many cases parents don’t know how to start the conversation. ABC-7 speaks with Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital to learn more about how parents can best handle the conversation.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)-A man in his 50s is dead after a shooting at Franklin High School. El Paso Independent School District officials say the officer investigated an incident on Thursday morning. ABC-7 spoke with students and parents who were at the campus when the shooting happened. We reached out to the director of clinical
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As college students begin a new academic year and transition into a new phase of life, the pressure can feel overwhelming. ABC-7 spoke to Krista Wingate, Chief of Child and Adolescent Services at Emergence Health Network, who explained that college students may experience a range of emotional challenges. These challenges
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The new $2.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will help researchers on a new study. The grant will provide stipends to four graduate students throughout its five-year duration. Researchers at The University of Texas at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the United States 36 million children are exposed to double the number of heatwaves compared to 60 years ago, and 5.7 million are exposed to three times as many, according to a new UNICEF analysis. Using a comparison between the 1960s and the 2020-2024 average, the analysis issues a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population? That’s the question we explore in this ABC-7 special report, Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health. Avery Martinez, ABC-7’s Be Mindful correspondent, traveled across Spain, Mexico and the U.S. to explore
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network (EHN) is hosting a substance use disorder community symposium. It will take place Friday, August 9th at the Starlight Event Center on 6650 Continental Dr. El Paso Texas from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Celeste Nevarez, EHN Chief of Clinical Services says “The purpose of this event is
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EL PASO, Texas—The mental health of high school students has worsened mainly in the past decade, except between 2021 and 2023, when things improved slightly. NPR just released this report, and Ivan Torres joined us in discussing this critical topic.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) has submitted a testimony to the House Select Committee on Youth Health & Safety. The testimony by Stacy Wilson, president of CHAT, is regarding the importance of improving access to mental health care for children in Texas, which includes our children in El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By using fruit flies, a team of UTEP faculty and students researched the neurobiological process behind social drinking and how it boosts feelings of euphoria. The study identifies the region of the brain that is stimulated by social drinking. The study says that tipsy fruit flies aren’t that different from
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)— The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is announcing a three-year, $1.5 million grant for the Paso del Norte Center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy to expand mental health and emotional well-being strategies and leverage the institute’s relationships with state and federal governments to bring new investments and opportunities to improve the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five years later after the tragic Cielo Vista Walmart shooting, Borderland law enforcement agencies and first responders are working to improve mental healthcare for residents. The Emergence Health Network (EHN) works closely with all local agencies to care for members of the El Paso community and help to divert those
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI El Paso commemorated the month their 11th Annual Minority Mental Health Community Forum: “Self-Care for All; Inclusion & Diversity in Self Preservation.” It took place at the El Paso Community College Friday morning. NAMI El Paso said the event emphasizes the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-It’s National Therapeutic Recreation week. Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about taking the time to raise awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services that could improve the health and well-being of individuals.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health created the County mental health law plan (CMHLP) program, because they say the laws relating to persons with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) are complex and affect multiple individuals. The workshop took place Wednesday, July 24th from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many El Pasoans say they enjoy drinking coffee on a daily basis. Kristine M. Glass, MD Psychiatrist, physician and assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso says it’s okay to drink coffee, as long as you do so moderately. She also says it’s important to understand your threshold and how you react to caffeine.This means keeping an eye
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hospice El Paso has announced its new Center for Compassionate Care (CCC). Hospice El Paso celebrated the new center with a ribbon cutting ceremony held today, July 18th, at 5 p.m. Hospice El Paso says the new center is state-of-the-art and includes pain and anxiety management care. The facility offers
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