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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Borderland school district trains all staff in Mental Health First Aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many of us know someone who is struggling with their mental health — but it’s not always clear how to help or get them to…
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UTEP research examines mental health stigma in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What attitude does the Hispanic community hold toward mental health on the U.S./Mexican border? A group of researchers and…
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Be Mindful: Dual diagnosis program for youth underway at El Paso Behavioral Health System
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Often mental health and addiction struggles are framed as adult issues, and the Borderland now has a new access point for…
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Extreme temperatures impacting mental health of El Paso residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso and the surrounding area have been hit with a record-breaking heatwave, which has obvious impacts to the body — but…
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Following sentencing, mental health responders encourage all El Pasoans to find support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the sentencing of Patrick Crusius, experts in the Borderland predict a troubling few days of mental health for many.…
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Mental health support animals offer support in El Paso courtrooms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people feel an added sense of comfort around an animal, and therapy options with horses and dogs are common across the…
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Mental support available for El Pasoans as Walmart shooting sentencing moves forward
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2019, local groups have worked to provide El Pasoans with mental health support in the wake of the Walmart shooting.…
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Be Mindful: How El Paso veterans can navigate PTSD & Fireworks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Perhaps the most famous part of the Fourth of July is the fireworks. It’s often the center piece of celebrations across the…
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LGBTQ+ people encounter elevated mental health struggles, support available in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The latest figures from a federal organization focused on mental health and substance abuse show that LGBTQ+ adults face a…
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El Paso 988 & 911 combine, unique service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a partnership that isn’t usually found in crisis response — a combined center offering mental health and emergency…
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Mental health experts discuss justice and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, members of the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium are gathering to talk about justice and mental health support.…
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El Paso organization offers free counseling for Walmart shooting victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center is providing counseling for any community member who feels as though they were…
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Be Mindful: PTSD screenings can improve life for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is PTSD Screening Day across the U.S., and it’s a time to reflect on the impact of after-incident stress on the human…
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Molding an outlook: Artist’s support for mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is PTSD Awareness month, and one local veteran is creating a space for civilians and servicemen to share their mental…
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988 crisis line overwhelmed nationwide, different story in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With an estimated 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness, access to support is a key factor in treatment. One of…
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