Out of the Darkness Community Walk remembering those lost to suicide in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunday, September 10th is Suicide Awareness Day, and a group in Las Cruces helped spread the word Saturday with the…
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Oscar winner directs new PSA series encouraging veterans to get help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Veterans Administration has launched a new effort in an effort to encourage vets to get mental support. The goal is to…
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Be Mindful: Examining the detrimental impact of criminal trials on jurors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Mental health is a concern for every job, but what about citizens called to serve on a jury? Often, jurors are…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, simple tools can support survival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each September, mental health supporters gather to try and lower the number of suicides across the country. It’s Suicide…
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Narcan expected on store shelves next week, mental health and addiction can go hand in hand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next week, the anti-overdose medication known as Narcan is expected to hit store shelves across the country. This nasal…
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El Pasoans concerned about trans mental health as Texas preps for gender-care ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On September 1, a new law is supposed to take effect in the state of Texas. Senate Bill 14 would legally end…
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El Paso could be getting a new Mental Health Specialty Court
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners will consider another step in supporting mental health options in the community –…
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For one El Paso workout spot, mental health is key to overall wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The connection between mental and physical health is key to overall wellness. For El Pasoan Nanea Aidinian, owner…
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Gender-affirming procedures increased in recent years, but mental health continues to be a concern, experts say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent figures from a study reviewing thousands of medical cases show that gender-affirming surgeries increased across the…
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New research shows money impacts mental health. An El Paso expert is offering advice.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A growing number of articles and research studies show that people are very worried about their finances — and it’s having…
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It’s National Senior Citizen’s Day, a chance to check in on old friends
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s National Senior Citizen’s Day, a chance to check in with older Americans and recognize their accomplishments. It’s also…
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State of New Mexico launches $80 million fund to boost rural healthcare
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Behavioral, primary and maternal health services across New Mexico have options for millions of dollars in support as part…
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Family of Buffalo Shooting victim files suits against suspect’s parents, social media over shooter’s mentality
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mental state, and health, of the perpetrator of the deadly Buffalo shooting last year is a key aspect of lawsuits filed…
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Men’s mental health struggles often go undiagnosed, experts say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health struggles affect everyone. For American men, experts say many suffer in silence — afraid of how people will…
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New study raises concerns over Latino children’s health in certain states
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study released today is raising concern about Latino children and their health — both mental and physical — based on…
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Report warns about the dangers of social media to student mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As students head back to class, a number of teaching and government organizations are expressing concern over how social…
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Brandon Act aiming to improve mental health support for soldiers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Defense has taken action in recent months to provide confidential mental health support to U.S. service…
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El Paso ranked worst in the country for therapist-availability for certain demographics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The country is facing a shortage of mental health professionals, according to multiple industry experts. According to one…
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FDA approves postpartum depression pill; Borderland experts discuss future use
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Postpartum depression impacts a fair portion of new mothers, and the National Institutes of Health are concerned about…
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FDA approves first postpartum depression pill in the US
Originally Published: 04 AUG 23 19:19 ET Updated: 04 AUG 23 19:56 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso offers Borderland students free mental support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many schools are coming back in session across the Borderland, and for multiple districts — students have the option to get…
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El Pasoans to gather for 4th Annual August 3rd Remembrance Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four years ago, El Paso was changed forever. Tonight, El Pasoans will gather to honor the victims of the August 3rd shooting…
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A look at El Paso’s 988 crisis line one year after its debut
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been over a year since the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline adopted the three-digit number “988.” With the new…
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El Paso Humane Society wants to connect pets to community, to help mental wellness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Animals have been used in therapy for quite some time, and some research shows that owning a pet can help improve your…
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How do movies portray mental health? These researchers are studying new films to find out
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Movies are some of the most popular forms of entertainment across the world, and film can influence culture, arts and style…
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As FDA reviews postpartum depression pill, Borderland resources offer support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many new mothers, mental health during and immediately after childbirth is a major concern. An estimated one in eight…
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President Biden wants to change the U.S. mental health care network. Here’s how.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden has announced a new proposed rule that’s focused on how health coverage and mental wellness intersect.…
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Sound Mind, Sound Healing: El Paso expert using the healing power of sound
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sound can have a very powerful impact on the human mind, bringing up images or triggering memories. For Cesar Lujan, a…
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Remembering Tony Bennett: legendary singer and Alzheimer’s advocate
(KVIA) — When talking to Life magazine, Frank Sinatra once called him the best singer in the industry. Today, Tony Bennett died at the age of 96.…
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Migraines & El Paso’s extreme heat: Triggers, protection and prevention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Extreme heat can wreak havoc on your health — and for migraine sufferers, it can lead to days of intense pain. Stress is…
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