EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Aliviane, Inc., along with El Paso Child Guidance Center, have secured $12.85 million in federal grants to bring more behavioral health initiatives to the Borderland. The three grants focus on assistance for homeless people in need of behavioral health services, specialized care for pregnant and postpartum mothers, and
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EL PASO, (Texas) — Many agree that parents need to support their children — but what about grandparents? According to a new study, recently published, grandparents can be an important factor in the positive mental health of a mother. The study was focused mainly on how mothers handle depression — and anti-depressant usage. The study
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WRAL By Destinee Patterson Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — North Carolinians struggling with their mental health will soon have another resource for support at their fingertips. A new phone line is launching statewide on Tuesday – and it will connect people in recovery with those still struggling. Many
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most of us know what a runner’s high is, and how it can make us feel. But brain experts, and professional runners, agree that exercises can have positive benefits on mental health. The Centers for Disease Control says brain activity can be positively impacted by physical movement, and exercise. ABC-7
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Charlie Health analyzed data underscoring the maternal mental health crisis and offers some evidence-based tips for coping with perinatal mental health issues.
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Charlie Health outlines some of the most alarming veteran mental health statistics, which shed light on the veteran mental health crisis, and resources to cope with PTSD and other mental health conditions.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man Las Cruces police say stabbed an officer, killing him, are extending condolences to that officer’s family, and asking for their forgiveness. The aunt of Armando Silva spoke to ABC-7 Wednesday, saying she hoped to shine a light on the lack of support for those living
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the passing of LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez, questions have come up about mental health needs in southern New Mexico. ABC-7 has been reviewing the mental health response policies of different agencies in the Las Cruces area, and speaking with officials about the mental health needs of the commuity.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Robert R. Rojas Elementary School joined more than 2,000 schools nationwide on Monday, February 12 to celebrate No One Eats Alone, a program created by the nonprofit Beyond Differences. The program has students learn about social isolation and the negative impact it can have on mental health, while being encouraging
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials in New Mexico are working to expand crisis response for behavioral health situations. The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) says that through support from the American Rescue Plan, “community-based mobile crisis intervention teams” will grow across the state. Officials hope that this will help better serve
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aging is just a natural part of life, and the brain isn’t exempt from growing older. With age comes wisdom, but it can also include memory loss, changes to routines and the body. While many aging individuals decide to leave their professional lives, many politicians remain in office for decades.
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To explore the best and worst states for youth mental health care, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the CDC, as well as Google trends data on searches for relevant mental health terms.
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Next City visits a program in Toronto, Canada, that is embracing a non-coercive, person-centered approach to mental health.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mother of a mass shooter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in her son’s deadly attack. Jennifer Crumbley’s guilty verdict comes more than two years after her son, Ethan, shot and killed four students at a high school in Oxford, Michigan. Ethan’s mental struggles were highlighted during his mother’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While people often think of therapy as a treatment for adults, there are many therapy options for children — including play therapy. By using toys, expressive art tools and other creative counseling options, play therapy can open doors for children to express themselves openly. This specialized form of therapy takes
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This week is International Play Therapy Week, professionals are raising awareness to this evidence based training that helps children express themselves naturally. Play therapists incorporate toys and expressive arts to their counseling sessions, “young children have often only had a few years of experience, and they’re also still learning to
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UPDATE – Members of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners responded to questions about what the future may hold for the Crisis Triage Center. “One of the things we’ve asked as a commission is we’re working on a plan to get a new provider at the CTC,” said Commissioner Manuel Sanchez, from District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial Intelligence is rapidly gaining ground in a number of industries globally — and health care is no exception. One doctor has developed an AI app which supports not only mental health, but prescription refills, vital stats and other important health data. Mental health apps aren’t unusual, and the Together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In northeast El Paso, a center is operating offering support to those in recovery from addiction, a place to find housing — and even a meal. Punto de Partida is open to anyone needing help in the community. They have two centers in the city. One is located off Dyer
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center has closed its doors, leading to questions on where care can be accessed. ABC-7 first reported that the Crisis Triage Center had shut down on on Tuesday, January 30th. ABC-7 spoke with Jamie Michael, Director for Doña Ana County’s Health and Human
Continue Reading CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing. Without this piece of common etiquette, we would be pinned in place for hours by vague acquaintances spinning monologues of crushing ennui. We would entrap cashiers, bank tellers, parking attendants and coworkers
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center is closing after just two and a half years. Officials said the closure is due to a lack of funding. The center was originally built to provide short-term voluntary mental health crisis care for people in Doña Ana County. The $2.1 million
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Sandstone Care analyzed SAMHSA and CDC data to find out why Native American and Alaska Native teens disproportionately suffer from health disparities.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Mata was more than a soldier — she was a mother, sister, friend and a poet. On January 19th, she chose to end her life. She had served her country for over a decade, and faced several mental health challenges. ABC-7’s Mental Health Correspondent, Avery Martinez, sat down with
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JAN 24 06:19 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. (CNN) — Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it’s not good for your health, either, according to a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health affects all ages and can impact on all relationships — that’s why Emergence Health and El Paso Matters have come together to host a town hall meeting tonight covering mental health in El Paso. Tonight, starting at 6 p.m. at the EPCC 9050 Viscount Blvd, this talk will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Right now, a veteran in crisis can walk into any health care facility for suicide support anywhere in the country at no cost, regardless of the facility’s Veterans Administration status. This program is now over a year old, born out of the VA’s “top clinical priority” of stopping veteran suicides.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network, in partnership with El Paso Matters, is taking more steps to address mental health within teens in our community. The town hall meeting, being held Thursday, will look at challenges that high schoolers experience, relating to mental health. It is geared toward parents, teachers, and teens to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Behavioral Health System is opening its doors to the public at 9 a.m. Saturday to offer information on their services. The open house will be at their new eastside clinic for underserved populations. That center will focus on the specific needs of a demographic that has been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Daniel John Valtier has made headlines nationally after he was arrested outside the home of singer Shakira — allegedly stalking her after sending gifts — and claiming she was his wife. Valtier lives with a mental health condition known as schizoaffective disorder, according to what his family told ABC-7.
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