International play therapy week, using expressive arts for children counseling
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This week is International Play Therapy Week, professionals are raising awareness to this evidence based training that helps…
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Leaders discuss future of the Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center
UPDATE – Members of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners responded to questions about what the future may hold for the Crisis Triage…
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AI & Mental Health: Doctor develops app aimed at health support, including mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial Intelligence is rapidly gaining ground in a number of industries globally — and health care is no exception.…
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‘By people like us, for people like us’: El Paso center focuses on recovery and community
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…
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Doña Ana County leaders help residents find mental healthcare options following Crisis Triage Center closing
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.…
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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing.…
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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…
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Native teens are facing a mental health crisis—here's what's behind the numbers
Sandstone Care analyzed SAMHSA and CDC data to find out why Native American and Alaska Native teens disproportionately suffer from health…
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‘Too good for this world’ – Family remembers Angelica Mata, a soldier lost to suicide
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…
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Desk-bound workers need additional exercise to counter health impacts of sitting, new study says
Originally Published: 25 JAN 24 06:19 ET By Katia Hetter, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter…
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Teens, parents & mental health experts gather for talk on support in El Paso
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…
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VA provides free emergency suicide support to 50K, El Paso offers help
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…
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Mental health support for El Paso teens, town hall meeting to come
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network, in partnership with El Paso Matters, is taking more steps to address mental health within teens in…
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New mental health clinic opens in El Paso aimed at helping underserved populations
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…
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El Pasoan accused of stalking Shakira has mental condition — how does it affect him?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Daniel John Valtier has made headlines nationally after he was arrested outside the home of singer Shakira…
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The holidays are over, but concerns for military mental health continue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the holiday season, there is plenty of good cheer, connectedness — and stress. Now that the holidays are over, many…
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Safety nets drape the Golden Gate to prevent suicide. In El Paso teams are ready to help.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Along the Golden Gate Bridge today, if you look over the side, you will find steel nets extending a total of 20-feet from…
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Golden Gate Bridge installs nets to give those in crisis a second chance
SAN FRANCISCO, California (KVIA) — This week, suicide nets were placed along the entire length of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.…
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A Carnegie Hall concert series designed for mental health
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at how, with an emphasis on mindfulness and human connection, New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall is using culture to…
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Top NYE’s resolutions include improving mental health — here’s how to make them happen
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and new goals be at the top of mind. For millions of Americans, the top three…
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‘It brings me peace’: El Paso guitar player, Julián Kalel Almanzán, helping mental health & migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Music has a long history with therapy and improving the mind, and today, an El Paso teenager is sharing his story of how…
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If you’re not sleeping well, your mental health is probably impacted, research shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After looking over 50 years of research on sleep and mood, an analysis published by the American Psychological Association…
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Living with grief: Texas author opens up on loss of her parents in accident and suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within a span of just a few years, Theo Boyd lost her mother in an accident, her marriage fell apart and then her father…
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The Southwest Brain Bank: Examining the physical brain and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight, on ABC-7 Xtra, Mental Health Correspondent Avery Martinez takes us on a tour of the Southwest Brain Bank at Texas…
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Holidays can help those with memory loss: El Paso experts speak about inclusive Christmas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season brings many families together, and the Alzheimer’s Association of West Texas says it’s a great…
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Navigating the Holiday Blues: A Be Mindful Xtra Report
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether it’s the weather, the season or just the time of year — folks can start to feel a little down around the holidays.…
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As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
By Alejandro Serrano and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Dec. 12, 2023 “As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm…
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In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness:…
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Supporting Service: K9 Blitzen offers mental, emotional support to CBP agents, family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Support animals have long been in use across the U.S., and since January, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has been actively…
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El Paso Police unveils their approach to improve transgender and gender-diverse interactions
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Police is responding to city council’s directive from September, asking the department to ensure bias-free…
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