Texas Tech Health El Paso Chief Resident receives prestigious award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso Chief Resident Dr. I. Lee Swinney Jr. received the Raleigh Ross Scholar Award from the Texas…
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Fireworks can be painful reminders for combat veterans on July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Independence Day is a time to celebrate the United States of America. The day is packed with all-American traditions like…
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The Paso del Norte Health Foundation partnered to improve mental health and substance use systems of care in Doña Ana County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has a partnertship with the Local Collaborative 3 (LC3). They say they aim to improve…
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Mental health impact of New Mexico wildfires
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing wildfires in New Mexico, leaving many…
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Extreme heat can impact your physical and mental health, experts provide tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your…
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Mental health booth installation to come to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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El Paso DWI Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program receives award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program received an award for its mission in reducing recidivism of…
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New Mexico expands mental health and substance use services with clinic program
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The New Mexico Human Services Department proudly announced that New Mexico has been chosen as one of ten states to receive…
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Doña Ana County Magistrate Court launches pilot project to help arrested people get care for mental illness
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court and county leaders have announced the competency diversion pilot project in the Doña Ana County Magistrate…
Continue Reading El Paso wins national contest to receive a mental health telephone booth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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El Paso mental health experts raising awareness about PTSD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising support and understanding for those affected by Post-Traumatic…
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ABC-7 Mental Health Reporter Avery Martinez recognized by Texas Medical Association
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Be Mindful reporter, Avery Martinez, has been recognized for his coverage of abortion and mental health by the Texas…
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Melinda French Gates steps down from Foundation, offers grants for mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of programmer Bill Gates, has announced her resignation from the Bill & Melinda Gates…
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NAMI El Paso to host “Ending the Silence” benefit concert
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso Chapter, El Paso International Music Foundation, and Star City Studio…
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‘Grandparents Social Club’ offers mental health support for grandparents raising children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired…
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“Expanding the program is necessary:” Las Cruces Fire Department’s mental health crisis team Project LIGHT sees success in first year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department launched a mental health crisis response team last March, and now, officials say they…
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NAMI El Paso offers Spanish mental support trainings to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health support can be difficult to find at times — that’s why NAMI El Paso is offering trainings and support for…
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Foundation working on college mental health, suicide rates go down — including Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students face a high level of stress from their classes — and for college students — choosing careers and moving from…
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Workers have mental health rights, Labor officials want everyone to know
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Mental Health Month, and across the country groups are advocating for Americans to know about their mental health…
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Fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs in America, Las Cruces gathers to support community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An estimated 150 people die every day across the United States from synthetic opioids, one of the most dangerous is…
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‘Deal with that pressure:’ EP Locomotive has mental coach on sidelines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every sports star has to be in peak physical condition — but what about their minds? The El Paso Locomotive has a coach…
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Emergence Health Network kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and El Paso’s Emergence Health Network (EHN) will be hosting educational events…
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ABC-7 at 4: Mental Health Awareness Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues. Doctor Ogechika Alozie of Sunset…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month – Finding support and strength
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Have you taken time for your mental health today? Experts say you should — as May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Live Active El Paso offers resources to the community
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — May is officially “Mental Health Awareness Month” in El Paso, this was approved by County Commissioners just this past…
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10 states with the most uninsured veterans—and how the nation compares
Charlie Health reports on states with high rates of uninsured veterans and provides information on how to seek veteran-specific mental health care.…
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‘We’re here to help’ – Canutillo ISD’s support workers focus on student mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — School employees — be they teachers or staff — often work long after the last bell has run. In Canutillo Independent…
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Future Wounds: As Israel-Hamas War continues, neurologists worried about brain injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Everyone knows that combat can lead to serious injuries — not everyone knows that combat can lead to wounds decades down…
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You’re not supposed to bring stress home from work, but if you do – El Paso experts offer help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s no secret that stress can affect moods, workplace productivity — and the mind. Finding out how to manage stress can…
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Burges High School sophomore creates safe space for others to be heard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I truly believe that we could stop wars and fights happening in the world with just learning how to listen.” 16-year-old…
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