Family of teacher killed by DeSoto police believes 'broken' mental health system failed him
The family of Michael Nunez said he started getting delusional just days before the encounter with law enforcement, in which he lost his life. His family, and advocates, said it's evidence of a broken mental health system that often puts police in the unenviable position of weighing a person's individual liberties against medical care.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Texas ranked last in mental health care for young people in 2022. New bills look to change that.
Dallas nonprofit After8toEducate says they are seeing a 30% increase in homeless young people in need of their services. They hope new bills in the Texas Legislature can change that.
Rangers announcer Eric Nadel on mental health issues: 'I'm feeling better every day'
Long-time Rangers play-by-by man Eric Nadel sat down with FOX 4's Mike Doocy do talk about his mental health battle and his annual birthday benefit concert and auction this Thursday.
Seagoville suspect in custody after allegedly shooting at officers
Police say his mother called 911 saying her son was having some sort of mental health crisis. It was then that the mom knew something was terribly wrong.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Coping with mom shaming
Therapist Christine Sunny John from Texas Health Behavioral Health Center Dallas shares some tips to cope with mom shaming.
Texas House Republicans pass bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
Democrats twice successfully delayed a vote on the bill in the House for technical reasons, but they were unsuccessful Friday night.
Allen Outlets shooting: How to talk to your kids about mass shootings
SMU professors Dr. Brandy Shumann and Dr. Misty Solt say parents should be proactive, asking their children what they've heard about the shooting.
Tips to focus on mental health after a mass shooting
Psychologist Dr. Ken Jones from Texas Health Arlington discusses ways to cope after a deadly mass shooting.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
SB 30 would direct nearly $3 billion to improve mental health facilities in Texas, build new ones
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is backing a Senate bill that would increase funding and access to mental health services.
Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression 'in remission'
In a statement, Fetterman’s office says his depression was treated with medication and that he's wearing hearing aids for hearing loss.
'Dad jokes' could be helping kids grow into healthy adults, experts say
Yes they’re corny, but here's why those cringe-worthy jokes might actually be helping your kids grow up into healthy adults.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
People use emojis to mask their negative feelings, study suggests
The research team found that negative emojis were generally only used when the negative feelings were very strong.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.