Parkland Health offers free testing on HIV Testing Day
On Friday, June 27, Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing at select Dallas locations to combat the ongoing epidemic in Dallas County.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Silver Alert: 76-year-old Karen May Taube
Denton police are looking for 76-year-old Karen May Taube, who was pulled from her assisted living facility.
Network founded at UNT Dallas helps reduce Texas law enforcement suicide
Suicide among law enforcement officers, once a statistic led by Texas, has fallen greatly throughout the state since the start of a program that kicked off in Dallas.
TCU’s Hailey Van Lith opens up about her battle with depression
One of the star players on the TCU women’s basketball team is sharing a very personal and emotional story as her team heads to Alabama to play in the Sweet 16. It’s a story Hailey Van Lith wanted to make public.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Fort Worth veteran with PTSD finds growth, healing through urban farming
A Fort Worth veteran is harvesting hope with an unconventional form of therapy for his PTSD. "I get my hands in the soil, and it's therapeutic."
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
North Texas nonprofit helps families navigate loss
Broken Halos Haven in Lewisville allows families from across the country to travel to North Texas for a fresh start.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.