A fresh start for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Samantha Recker is no stranger to volunteering. She and her family were helping veterans one day when her son asked, “Why…
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Experts see a spike in teens self-harming with household products
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A troubling rise in self-harm among children ages 6 to 12 has experts urging parents to take immediate action. A recent study…
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Bodybuilder with Parkinson’s poses for awareness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christine Brandl is a mother and wife, a busy OB/GYN, a professional bodybuilder, and caring daughter. She is also a…
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Night of inspiration, romance and meaning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As part of our Be Mindful series, the topics revolve around feelings in general. This weekend there is an opportunity for the…
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The voice inside: How self-talk could help save lives during suicide prevention month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What if the biggest obstacle holding you back isn’t the world around you but the story you’re telling yourself? That’s…
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ABC-7 at 4: Emergence Health Network encourages the community to celebrate 988 Day in creative ways
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Â 988 Day, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Emergence Health…
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EHN shares importance of 988 Awareness Day
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and on 988 Awareness Day, ABC-7 is sharing word of the resource made special for mental health struggles —…
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AI Chatbots: not the best therapists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more people are turning to A-I chatbots for cost-free counseling and companionship. That could change, as more and…
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Pain: it could be in your head
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 51 million Americans report living with chronic pain. Over the past few decades, experts say increased…
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“Tracer Patient”: Systematic change focused on military mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tara Fields’s book, Tracer Patient, examines what she says are systemic failures in military mental health care and…
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Mental health help for the borderland’s homeless
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health services are hard to come by for the homeless population.. In El Paso, a new grant is making a difference, one…
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5 Everyday tips for a healthy mind, body
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forget the latest health trends, social media ads, and mental wellness advice from friends. Here’s a list of the top 5…
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New Sensory friendly hours at El Paso waterparks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Great news for people with autism and sensory issues who want to have a little fun in the sun. All four El Paso water…
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Could TikTok add to mental health problems for kids ?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TikTok, one of the most popular apps on the planet, is in the hot seat again. This after newly unsealed clips from internal…
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Author tells kids “it’s ok to be a weirdo”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony Weaver, Jr says he’s a weirdo, and he’s proud of it! He wants young people today to stop trying so hard to fit in. He…
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More harm than good: Students overworking themselves at school
Now that students are back in the classrooms, it’s important for them to keep a healthy school-life balance. One expert at Emergence Health Network…
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College kids: mental health preps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is so much preparation and decision making involved as recent high school graduates head off to college. Making sure…
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Beyond the Diagnosis – How to cope with a new reality following a heartbreaking diagnosis
Globally, statistics show 1 in 5 people will face some form of cancer in their lifetime. At Texas Tech El Paso, Dr. Eugene Toy, Division Chief of…
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Helping non-traditional learners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Everyone processes information differently, but experts say when it comes to learning in school, those differences can be…
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UTEP student creates free resource for caregivers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been said that the job of being a caregiver is one of the toughest. Borderland caregivers of people with Down Syndrome…
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New school year, new emotions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The start of a new school year brings with it a lot of emotions: excitement, anxiety, fear, and more. These feelings are…
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How to handle Back to School emotions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Learn more about how to handle “Back to School” emotions by watching the video…
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Verbal & physical abuse leave similar impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We all know words can hurt, but a new study shows that cruel words may have as much of an impact as physical abuse. Adults…
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Emergence Health Network Hosts Back-to-School Family Resource Symposium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Emergence Health Network hosted a back-to-school symposium that focused on the importance of mental health with children as…
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Young Ruidoso flood victims find relief & fun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ruidoso residents are still dealing with the aftermath of multiple floods. While the news crews may have left, those…
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Back to school bedtimes: A must for mental health
EL PASO, Texas(KVIA) — If your child’s sleep routine was derailed during summer vacation, you’renot alone. Doctors say sleep is just as important as…
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K-9 for Warriors graduate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With applause, some panting, and a little leash-pulling, these special graduates begin their journey at a very important job.…
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ABC-7’s Hillary Floren participates in Minority Mental Health Community Forum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here at ABC-7 we are committed to keeping our viewers informed about issues impacting mental health, in our community…
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Teen talk: self worth and cellphones
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new study will have parents thinking twice before giving their child a smartphone. It found that using smartphones…
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