EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a lack of all different types of mental health providers in Texas, but it is particularly affecting the community of El Paso. “Rural and border areas tend to be most impacted with lack of mental health,” said Kristine M. Glass, MD Psychiatrist, physician and assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso. Vanessa Macias is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School begins this Monday for students in the Clint Independent School District, and Tuesday for San Elizario district. Classes resume for the remaining districts in El Paso county over the next two weeks. Whether your child is beginning their education in Pre-K, or moving from elementary school to middle school,
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA-TV) — Aliviane announced the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Substance Use Center, marking the facility’s official opening designed to offer a wide range of services to adults struggling with substance use disorders. The event took place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The residential treatment center is at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The GECU Foundation announced they are giving a five-year $50,000 grant to the nonprofit organization Children at Risk. The grant will go towards the organization’s “Responding to Childhood Trauma” project. The project aims to address childhood trauma and mental health in Texas. Children at Risk says the grant will help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new study authored by two University of Texas El Paso researchers is showing employment may be key to emotional wellbeing for veterans. The study was published in the June issue of scientific journal ‘Stress and Health’. The researchers looked at 517 veterans experiencing mental health conditions such as depression,
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)- July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness; Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about the challenges that minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso Chief Resident Dr. I. Lee Swinney Jr. received the Raleigh Ross Scholar Award from the Texas Surgical Society for demonstrating great skill and dedication in the field. This prestigious award is given to one surgical resident each year. Dr. Swinney Jr. received the award in April
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Independence Day is a time to celebrate the United States of America. The day is packed with all-American traditions like cookouts, grilling and, a favorite, popping fireworks. The dazzling displays light up the night sky in colorful creations of red, white and blue, but fireworks can also serve as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has a partnertship with the Local Collaborative 3 (LC3). They say they aim to improve the mental health and substance use systems of care in Doña Ana County. They plan on doing this through action teams which would be working on specific policy, programs, and practice
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing wildfires in New Mexico, leaving many feeling scared and vulnerable. The sudden and unexpected nature of these evacuations can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. ABC-7 spoke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your physical and mental well-being. According to medical experts, heat waves can exacerbate anxiety, stress and irritability. Additionally, experts explain that medication used to treat mental health disorders could impact the human body’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth that helps connect people with local mental health services and support. The Hope Booth offers 3-minute interactive experiences to users in need of a pick-me-up. The contest was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program received an award for its mission in reducing recidivism of alcohol and drug offenders and enhancing public safety through their care, treatment, and case management. It’s also important to note the El Paso DWI Drug Court is being recognized for advancing impaired
Continue Reading El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The New Mexico Human Services Department proudly announced that New Mexico has been chosen as one of ten states to receive enhanced federal Medicaid funding for health services. This development is part of a four-year Medicaid Demonstration program led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court and county leaders have announced the competency diversion pilot project in the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. Court officials say the initiative will focus on adults charged with misdemeanor offenses, like trespassing and petty theft, who have a history of mental illness and previously have been found incompetent to stand trial on
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth that helps connect people with local mental health services and support. The Hope Booth offers 3-minute interactive experiences to users in need of a pick-me-up. The contest was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising support and understanding for those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD affects millions of people each year, often resulting from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Experts note that while it is normal to have stress reactions to traumatic events,
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EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Be Mindful reporter, Avery Martinez, has been recognized for his coverage of abortion and mental health by the Texas Medical Association. He was the Honorable Mention in the Short Television News Category for his story, “Mothers and Doctors Challenge Abortion Law at Texas Supreme Court.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suKKJTNz6fo This is one of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of programmer Bill Gates, has announced her resignation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation effective June 7. She now plans to donate large amounts of money to different women’s causes — including women’s mental health. In an op-ed written for the New York Times,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso Chapter, El Paso International Music Foundation, and Star City Studio Productions will host the “Ending the Silence” benefit concert, featuring local artist Julian Kalel, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will highlight mental health issues affecting teens and adults in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired from their full time job. That’s why the Rio Vista Community Center and Molina Healthcare are putting on the “Grandparents Social Club” in Socorro. The event is
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department launched a mental health crisis response team last March, and now, officials say they want to expand the program, as the last year has been a success. During a May 13th City Council work session, Battalion Chief Matthew Hiles outlined the numbers from Project
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health support can be difficult to find at times — that’s why NAMI El Paso is offering trainings and support for the community in multiple languages. The session program is called “NAMI Bases y Fundamentos,” and is free. It’s designed for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students face a high level of stress from their classes — and for college students — choosing careers and moving from home. One organization has been working on improving mental health on campuses for a decade, and their latest report shows a decline in suicide attempts on campuses. The Jed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Mental Health Month, and across the country groups are advocating for Americans to know about their mental health support options. The Department of Labor has an administration focused on employee benefits — and they want workers to know they have options. The Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) Assistant Secretary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An estimated 150 people die every day across the United States from synthetic opioids, one of the most dangerous is fentanyl, according to federal sources. Today, on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, authorities and organizations are gathering in Las Cruces to talk about support. Hosted by the Las Cruces Police Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every sports star has to be in peak physical condition — but what about their minds? The El Paso Locomotive has a coach for that. Kenneth Andoll is the mental conditioning coach for the EP Locomotive. In that role, he helps the team focus their minds, handle the stress and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and El Paso’s Emergence Health Network (EHN) will be hosting educational events throughout the month to celebrate. They kicked things off Saturday at the El Paso Zoo. “Any time you can, get out with the family. That’s going to help with mental health, get
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)—May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. Doctor Ogechika Alozie of Sunset West Health aims to help reduce the stigma that many people across the borderland may experience.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you taken time for your mental health today? Experts say you should — as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And there’s no time like the present, as this year’s theme is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World,” according to Mental Health America. In particular, they
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