What we eat and drink doesn’t just affect our body, but also our mind and mental health — and ultra processed foods might taste good, but can do more harm. A local dietitian says ultra-processed foods are anything that comes packaged, has more than five ingredients on the label, and harmful levels of ingredients like
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EL PASO, Texas – With the pressures to perform on the field or on the court, student athletes can often feel overwhelmed. That takes a toll on their mental health. UTEP is ensuring student athletes have access to mental heath services. Four years ago they partnered with Emergence Health Network to provided student athletes with
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Emergence Health Network launched their new mobile crisis units this month, which is like a clinic on wheels — something they say is the first of its kind in El Paso. EHN launched three mobile crisis units — two for adults and one for kids. The main difference is a play station and some toys
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates their newly renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is located at 2701 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, TX 79903 and will be hosted in partnership with the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “This milestone represents more than just a new
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EL PASO (KVIA) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out on its website that volunteering is a great way of improving mental health. That’s something definitely recognized at the Socorro Independent School District, where some volunteers tell ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala, that donating their time to help the schools, truly aid
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As part of ABC’s Be Mindful Initiative, ABC 7 has continued to highlight mental wellness resources and groups in our community. This month, our focus is not only on reminding you, you’re not alone, but also on celebrating the individuals who are paving the way on eliminating the stigma on mental health in our community.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso breakfast club is working every day to ensure that veterans feel included and loved. As part of that mission, the members of the “Vets Breakfast Club” enjoyed a breakfast buffet at La Havana Bar and Grill together this morning. Some vets won prizes, and learned about free dance lessons,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and ABC-7 continues to highlight programs in the community that are making a difference, no matter how subtle. One such group is group of kids armed with yarn and knitting needles, who are learning a new skill. They are also learning how to quiet their minds.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– La Nube in partnership with the El Paso Black Arts Association (EPBAA) hosted their first mental health workshop called “The Power of Sound”. Using instruments, kids were able to explore how vibrations can relax your body, calm your mind, and spark inner healing. Janace Griffin, the president of the El Paso Black
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness month, and ABC-7 is committed to sharing information about mental health as part of our Be Mindful initiative. A growing number of studies continue to identify the connection between a healthy, well-balanced diet and positive mental health. Dr. Eva Selhub is an Internal Medicine expert
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mother’s Day can be hard on some people and their mental health. The celebratory day can grow grey with grief, pressure, and pain, experts say. Tahara DeBarrows from Grow Therapy says that, as a therapist, she has seen mothers experience mixed emotions about the day. “During Mother’s Day, we are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mindfulness expert Julie Potiker says simple tools you can use to deal with whatever the day brings you can vary from taking part in your favorite activities, like taking a break, or being aware of what’s around you. “Mindfulness is paying attention to what you’re doing when you’re doing it without
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Often misunderstood and misrepresented, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people in deeply personal and sometimes invisible ways. Now Americans are opening up about the profound impact of the disorder on their lives. The disorder goes beyond the stereotype of being a “neat freak,” experts say. ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of ABC-7’s Be Mindful initiative, this Sunday night’s ABC-7 Xtra focuses on caregiver stress. Caregiver stress is a condition characterized by emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion resulting from the prolonged demands of providing care for a loved one. it’s often a consequence of neglecting one’s own well-being while prioritizing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Academic stress seems to resonate with everyone. From the pressure, to the fear of not living up to your parents standards, or your own. This time of year can feel a little overwhelming, and students of all ages are feeling it. Some UTEP students we talked to say they’re handling the stress
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We take care of their physical health, but experts say it’s just as important for parents to help children develop good mental health. Jody baumstein, licensed therapist, says it’s important to get ahead of potential issues that could impact your children. “It’s natural for us to not bring things up
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Hers dove into how different screen time impacts our psyche and found that one simple question—do you prefer streaming TV or scrolling social media?—reveals key differences in mental wellness.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Christine Durfee is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and family conflict. Today, Durfee held a training for case workers to teach them how to create effective social stories to strengthen communication with people who have autism. “Social stories are a huge tool for helping children that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Mental Health awareness month, the El Paso Chihuahuas and National Alliance on Mental Illness of El Paso decided to collaborate and host a ball game to openly discuss mental health issues. On Thursday, NAMI and the Chihuahuas will be sharing tips and resources for mental health, as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This month of May, ABC-7 continues its commitment to raising awareness about mental health with its Be Mindful initiative. Mental health care continues to be in high demand across the United States and in El Paso. Medical experts largely attribute this rise to the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people started seeking
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Charlie Health presents research on how mental health stigma affects people with serious mental health conditions—from social exclusion to barriers in employment and care.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This month is mental health awareness month. ABC-7 has been bringing you mental health stories as part of our “Be Mindful” initiative. Sandra Day, the program officer of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and Enrique Mata, the executive director of the Paso del Norte Center, explain how the Paso del Norte Health Foundation supports mental health across the borderland.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We take care of their physical health, but experts say it’s just as important for parents to help children develop good mental health. “It’s natural for us to not bring things up until it’s top of mind or until it’s a problem. The issue with that is that kids are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Communication can make or break a relationship. What’s your communication style? How we approach tough subjects and the way we communicate can help determine the outcome. Here’s a list of communication styles. Which one are you? #1 – Assertive communicators are socially aware, empathetic and direct #2. Aggressive communicators often bully
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office took in dozens of firearms Saturday at the El Paso County gun buy back event. The Sheriff, County Commissioners, District Attorney, and others urged the community to be mindful around firearms in the home and turn in any guns, rifles, and ammo.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Plant A Seed, a local nonprofit, hosted its Second Annual Race Against Human Trafficking at Sunland Park today, May 18th. The event aims to raise awareness about the human trafficking crisis, with Texas ranking second in the nation for reported cases. This year, the race expanded globally through a virtual
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s first ever Mental Health Mobile Crisis Unit rolled out today. Emergence Health Network launched its mental health mobile crisis unit which it says is a vital step in reaching the younger generation in our community. It is described as a clinic on wheels with advanced technology and satellite
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Has your marriage lost its spark? Maybe you need to re-introduce flirting. Local therapist Patricia Contreras recently penned the book, “Flirtelligence- The Art of Flirting and Dating In Marriage.” She says flirting and dating are a great way for married couples to rekindle the flame. Not just dinner and a movie
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — . Money is the number one issue married couples fight about, and how much debt a couple has affects how much they fight. Add that to differing communication styles, or no communication at all, and it can spell disaster. But Brenda Luna from Courageous Mind Counseling says debt doesn’t have
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Family Service of El Paso will host the 2nd Annual Mental Health Stars of El Paso. The event will recognize leaders and organizations impacting mental health in the region. This year’s honorees include Sharon Butterworth, who received the Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award for
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