Paso del Norte Children’s hosts ADHD Conference in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Children’s hosted an ADHD Conference Friday, September 29, 2023. The organization worked with UTEP, ESC…
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‘Got My 6: ‘ El Paso veteran reflects on how his service dog changed his life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 25 years in the Army, Todd Robertson took a medical retirement. He’d been deployed, worked his way through ranks and…
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Surviving Suicide Loss: An El Pasoan shares her journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ten years ago, Marie Claire Seoame met her true love. Within six months, they were engaged and planning a future. Then, her…
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US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds
(CNN) — Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of suicide, especially…
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The Road to Recovery: El Paso experts celebrate progress of former addicts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Substance abuse disorder and mental health struggles often go hand-in-hand, according to the National Insitutes of Health.…
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ABC-7 partnering with Nami for annual fundraiser walk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with NAMI El Paso for the annual NAMIwalks fundraiser. It’s happening October 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.…
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For El Pasoans who have lost someone to suicide, free support is available
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For those who lose a loved one to suicide, it can be difficult to find support. On the last Tuesday of each month, a Suicide…
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Predicting soldier suicide triggers: one company hopes AI can help reduce suicide numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 9/11, veteran suicides have been an increasing concern in the U.S. Lowering the number has become a major goal of the…
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Does Gen Z struggle more with mental health than millennials? New polling shows signs of a shift
Originally Published: 14 SEP 23 00:01 ET Updated: 14 SEP 23 17:07 ET By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Adulthood, But…
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Reporting under pressure: ABC’s Matt Gutman discusses his career, panic attacks, and new book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While being one of the top news correspondents for ABC, Matt Gutman has been also living with panic attacks. He’s dealt with…
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Feeling a sense of purpose drops after dementia, new study shows
Originally Published: 13 SEP 23 14:24 ET Updated: 13 SEP 23 16:08 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
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Opinion: Suicide Prevention Awareness – Our work is not yet done. Let’s promote hope and connectedness.
By Phuong Cardoza, LPC, Group Director & Chief Executive Officer, El Paso Behavioral Health System Phuong Cardoza September marks Suicide…
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Suicides by the Numbers: Looking at El Paso, Texas, and New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — September is Suicide Prevention Month. It’s one of the leading causes of death across the United States. By examining data…
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El Paso named high-risk area for Alzheimer’s, especially for Hispanic and Black individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is one of the top 10 counties in the nation where populations are at high-risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease,…
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9/11 Firefighters reflect on legacy of Twin Towers, impact on mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both Paul Mannix and Jim McGlynn responded to the attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Both have years of experience in the…
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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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