ABC-7 welcomes new mental wellness reporter as part of Be Mindful campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 deepens its commitment to strengthening the Borderland’s mental health system through its multi-platform initiative,…
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Emergence Health Network partners with Fabens ISD to bring mental health care into the classroom
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network is expanding its in-school services. It now works with the Fabens Independent School District to…
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El Paso’s Mindful Fiesta hopes to open conversation on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You’re invited to the city of El Paso’s Mindful Fiesta, celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The event if part of National Mental…
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Be Mindful: lack of sick days, inflexible schedule among job conditions that can seriously affect mental health, report shows
(CNN) — Certain work conditions — including inflexible or late-night schedules and lack of paid sick leave — can have a significant effect on…
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Therapist discusses culture of hazing in sports amid NMSU allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso therapist says many incidents in team sports involving bullying, hazing or harassment stem from a need to control…
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Senate passes bill allocating $115 for Mental Health needs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas senate has passed a bill that includes $115 funding for mental and behavioral health for the borderland. The money…
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Be Mindful: Managing stress with a good night’s sleep
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Stress can affect our overall health and well-being. When not managed correctly, it could also impact our physical health. A…
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Texas is the 9th most stressed U.S. state, study finds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is Stress Awareness Month, and a study by WalletHub found that Texas is the ninth most stressed state in the U.S. The…
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Diabetes drug ‘Ozempic’ making waves across the U.S. as weight loss miracle; but causing concerns among those with eating disorders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of…
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Be Mindful: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ musical stops in El Paso; touching on suicide, loneliness, and hope
UPDATE – Anthony Norman and Alaina Anderson play two of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’s’ lead characters and they spoke about the serious subject matter included…
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Running 4 Heroes, teen honors Deputy John Herrera
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The 3rd Annual Deputy Peter Herrera Memorial run and raises funds for the Peter John Herrera Scholarship Program. Zechariah…
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Crisis Intervention Team honors veterans at luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local veterans were honored for their service by members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The…
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“Nightmares, nightmares, nightmares”: 507th Maintenance Company soldier’s PTSD struggle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On March 23 2003, 37-year-old-Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marc Nash was in a 12-vehicle convoy for the 507th Maintenance Company…
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation helping patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been presenting “Be Mindful” stories throughout our newscasts. But for many, being mindful may be difficult when…
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A look at frontotemporal dementia and its effect on patients, caregivers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Actor Bruce Willis’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis has put a spotlight on the disease. Former El Paso Mayor Carlos…
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El Paso joins Texas in lack of mental health care, especially for children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Felix Carrion, a psychologist in El Paso, is worried about the future of mental health in the community. He’s…
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Congresswoman Escobar responds to death of Army veteran outside El Paso VA Medical Center
UPDATE – ABC-7 spoke with a veteran who was at the El Paso VA Medical Center when Rob Renz shot himself. Joe Camacho said like everyone who went to…
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Be Mindful: House Bill focuses on youth mental health provisions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Better Chance Act was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives and focuses on youth mental health. House Bill-42…
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Experts warn about dangers of self-harm, and share resources available to help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence health network of El Paso is encouraging the public to learn more about self-harm and the help that is available…
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Boys & Girls Club of El Paso helps local kids and teenagers in need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boys and Girls Club of El Paso is a program that offers every kid or teenager has a safe place to go after school. With…
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Be Mindful: Breaking the teen mental health stigma in El Paso one click at a time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ‘MyFeels’ app is a mental health digital resource that is helping Borderland teens open up about their mental health. The app…
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New study examines amount of gun violence victims in 2023
EL PASO, Texas — A new study from the Gun Violence Archive is shedding a new light on how gun violence has already taken a massive toll in 2023. The…
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New crises-response team to rollout in March
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In an effort to improve crisis response and better serve the community, the Las Cruces Fire Department is launching…
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“Dignity in the desert,” mental health sanctuary helps those in need just outside of Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Visión en Acción” is a shelter on the outskirts of Juarez that has been helping people with mental needs for nearly…
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Be Mindful: Mental health advocates asking for $50 million from lawmakers to upgrade El Paso psychiatric centerÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium, along with Emergence Health Network, are asking Texas legislators for $50 million…
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Connecting women veterans with resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Saturday morning a veterans meeting was held for women in the borderland. The meeting was set to help provide women veterans…
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How is the Cielo Vista Mall Shooting impacting people’s mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday around 5 P.M., a shooting occurred at the Cielo Vista Mall, leaving one dead and three others injured. Multiple…
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Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — (CNN) — Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in…
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El Paso Veteran will run marathon in memory of brothers and sisters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Global War on Terror is the longest military conflict the United States has ever participated in. From 2001 to 2021,…
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El Paso City Council unanimously passes two programs to aid mental health crises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City council negotiated an agreement with Emergence Health Network for a crisis intervention team and agreed to…
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