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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Be Mindful: University Medical Center creates a podcast series on meditation and relaxation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – University Medical Center of El Paso is offering a 10-part podcast designed to improve your mental well-being through…
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Helping Heroes: Preventing PTSD in first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re in an emergency — your first thought is likely to call 911. But if your job is to respond to the emergency, how…
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Be Mindful: Elder mental health struggles can lead to suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and for many older people, positive mental health can be a challenge. As people age, their…
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Be Mindful: CDC says Texans often diagnosed as young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new CDC report found roughly one in five U.S. adults has been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life.…
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report…
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Be Mindful: Borderland mental health by the numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health can be an invisible struggle, with many suffering silence. By taking a closer look at the available statistics…
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Be Mindful: El Paso schools help students beat summertime blues
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer vacation means students spend months away from classrooms, as well as the mental health support that schools provide.…
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Be Mindful: Rio Vista expands in El Paso with new outpatient wing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health has expanded access to mental health support on their campus. The upgrades to the campus include…
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Be Mindful: El Paso conference focused on senior well-being
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Adult Protective Services is hosting its 14th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference Wednesday. It’s…
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Be Mindful: Summer mental health support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many students are now out for the summer, and that means time away from school mental health support networks. Coaches,…
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Be Mindful: Personal connection can help seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a chance for better understanding of the issues faced by older people — and the…
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Be Mindful: Native El Paso journalist writes book about teen suicide, focusing on a 14-year-old victim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Josue Legarda was a seemingly happy young man. The 14-year-old was the life of the party and made everyone smile. Josue was…
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Be Mindful: Fungi research mushrooms in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the word mushroom is said, some instantly think about the hearty and savory taste paired with a steak, while others…
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Most adults still unaware of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline months after its launch, survey suggest
(CNN) — Many adults in the United States say they still have not heard of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which…
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Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it…
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