EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — May is officially “Mental Health Awareness Month” in El Paso, this was approved by County Commissioners just this past Monday. One of the main goals is to get rid of the stigma surrounding metal health. Stress, anxiety and depression should not be ignored. A new study by JAMA Pediatrics, published
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Charlie Health reports on states with high rates of uninsured veterans and provides information on how to seek veteran-specific mental health care.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School employees — be they teachers or staff — often work long after the last bell has run. In Canutillo Independent School District, their school support workers are sometimes working before the day has started and after. One of their programs focuses on student health — both physical and mental.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Everyone knows that combat can lead to serious injuries — not everyone knows that combat can lead to wounds decades down the road. That’s why Dr. Felix Benninger of Rabin Medical Center in Tel Aviv is warning about future wounds. A neurologist, he’s especially concerned about epilepsy in later life, as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s no secret that stress can affect moods, workplace productivity — and the mind. Finding out how to manage stress can be a challenge, and so can trying to find peace. Stress can impact physical and mental health challenges, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “83% of US
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old Edwin Ortega is on a mission. He’s a sophomore at Burges High school and wants people to put the screens down and connect more with each other. He wants
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cristal Acosta, founder of Clarity Counseling, is currently a finalist for $60,000 of prize money focused on supporting her business plans to expand mental health support in the Borderland. If she wins the grand prize — she plans to expand her business in El Paso. The money is coming from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s estimated that around 62% of all American adults drink liquor, says the Pew Research Center. Of that majority, about 19% say they probably drink more than they should. For many, drinking can become a habit — one that’s hard to break. If it’s an addiction — it’s even more
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the fourth year in a row, the El Paso Comic Convention hosted their Sensory Hour this morning. The event is open to anyone, and reduces noise and disruptions that might be challenging for someone sensitive to lights, sudden noises or physical spaces. The Sensory Hour hosts limited crowds each
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of the El Paso Comic Con this year, Lori Fetrick, former American Gladiator and fitness expert is paying the Sun City a visit. Fetrick is famous for her good physical fitness, her talks and her coaching for having a healthy lifestyle. Fetrick sat down with mental health reporter,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scott Hovis II is a local El Pasoan, is not only an artist — he’s an activist hoping to raise awareness about the power of creativity on helping with mental and physical struggles. His abstract art is his way of making “beauty through pain.” Hovis has lived with Tourette Syndrome
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seniors in the El Paso community are invited to a free Stress Awareness event, hosted by Molina Healthcare of Texas, serving Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare and Health Insurance Exchange populations. It will happen Tuesday, April 9th, at Oz Glaze Senior Center located at 13969 Veny Webb St., Horizon City from 11
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Children saw a rise in recent years for mental health emergency room visits, according to a study published today. Young girls in particular may be facing higher risks. This study looked at emergency room data from multiple hospitals across the country. The study looked at data from 2017-2022, the data
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, elementary students of Canutillo ISD will get more than a free homework pass if they attend the Second Annual SEL Family Night and Dinner — they’ll also learn about their minds. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning — a form of instruction and programming that Canutillo schools provide to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health opened a new women’s wellness clinic today. The organization invited ABC-7 to attend its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at 1390 Northwestern Drive. The new program will provide 12 in-patient beds for acute stabilization treatments and extended acute care for women. The program is also led by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — David Keddington is in many ways a normal guy. He works in construction, he’s former military — and he lives with Bipolar 1. He was undiagnosed for many decades of his life — and his journey to medication and therapy is central to his memoir, “Just One.” In the book,
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Update: The County Commissioners discussed and approved the grant. This has allowed the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the grant. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s office is set to present a service agreement to Commissioners Court for the approval of a mental health program for officers. This agenda item was submitted by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For over a decade now, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has paired non-violent inmates with dogs. The purpose? To train dogs the commands they need to get adopted, and to help with inmate mental health. ABC-7’s dedicated Mental Health Correspondent, Avery Martinez, files this story about the program —
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alzheimer’s Disease affects many older Americans, and El Paso is considered an area of concern for Alzheimer’s risk. Plenty of research and support is underway, including here in El Paso. Funding is an important part of learning and trying to treat the disease, and that’s why the Alzheimer’s Association is
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)- Rio Vista Behavioral Health is opening a women’s wellness program. The program offers inpatient services for women aged 18 and older who are struggling with behavioral health concerns such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring addictions.The program provides a safe and supportive environment where women who are experiencing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to learn more about your health, you are in luck. A free Health Fair will be on Saturday, March 23, starting at 11 a.m. in the Center Court area of The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. Health professionals and insurance advisors will be at the event to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cutting yourself is a common affliction shown in film, and is no stranger to many teenagers. It can also have serious consequences, and that’s why March has been designated as Self-Injury Awareness Month — a chance for everyone to learn the impacts of cutting. The Mayo Clinic says that many
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By Kiara Alfonseca March 13, 2024, 3:00 PM El Paso 16-year-old Nex Benedict died by suicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Benedict, a member of the 2SLGBTQ community, died one day after getting into a physical fight with several other students at Owasso High School. Benedict was
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County leaders say they are looking for options to reopen its Crisis Triage Center “as soon as possible.” “In the meantime, residents should know that help is still available,” county officials explained in a news release Friday. “If you or someone you know is in need
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Freddy Arellano already serves the community as a Crisis Intervention Officer with the Socorro Police Department. However, his service and mental health awareness truly began as a civilian in 2018. That’s when his beloved aunt, Yvonne Castillo, succumbed to cancer. “What inspired me was my late aunt,” says Arellano. Arellano
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After losing her husband of 33 years, army veteran, Carol Eller, and her disabled son once experiencing homelessness are now getting a helping hand from non-profit organization, Endeavors. “He had gotten stage four lung cancer. We found out a few days before Christmas, and then that Easter he was gone,” Eller told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ashlee Candelaria has lived her life with extreme anxiety. For years, it was so bad she was likely to have a panic attack from nearly any noise or disturbance. As a mom, and a wife, she knew she couldn’t live that way forever. So, she took a drastic step. She decided
Continue Reading EL Paso, TX(KVIA)-ABC-7’s mental health reporter, Avery Martinez, has been selected as one of four journalists to receive a 2024 International Health Study Fellowship from the Association of Health Care Journalists. Under this fellowship, Martinez will travel to Spain next year where he will explore the intersection of mental health stigma — and how culture,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gerardo Ozorio-Quiroz, a retired Army Infantryman, says military life was at times difficult. “A lot of issues going on when you’re deployed, when you’re in the Army,” says Gerardo. “When you have a job that takes you away from your family.” Gerardo and his wife, Sandra, have been married for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, mental professionals and education experts are joining together to talk about how the mind and education impact mental health. It’s called “From PBIS To ISF: Blending Education & Mental Health Conference,” an opportunity for local schools to look at mental health frameworks — and steps to create interconnected systems
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