/tags/depression depression en-US Copyright Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-11-15/dnd-5e-group-mental-health-texas Psychologists explore how Dungeons & Dragons can help improve mental health—by connecting people with support and creating space to process tough emotions. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-11-15/dnd-5e-group-mental-health-texas Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-09-13/ut-southwestern-texas-kids-depression Led by UT Southwestern Medical Center, researchers across Texas have come together to study depression among the state's youth to improve care. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-09-13/ut-southwestern-texas-kids-depression Elena Rivera /education/2023-09-13/texas-social-emotional-learning Despite recent challenges from conservative groups, Texas districts have incorporated social-emotional learning into education to help support student mental health. And at Momentous School, the practice is woven into all aspects of the curriculum. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-09-13/texas-social-emotional-learning Elena Rivera, Yfat Yossifor /health-wellness/2022-08-29/how-the-pandemic-has-made-life-harder-for-people-struggling-with-obesity A study of about 400 patients from UT Southwestern Medical Center's Weight Wellness Program and other similar programs found mental health problems contributed to weight gain. Center Director Dr. Jaime Almandoz led the study. He told ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker why he focused on the second year of the pandemic. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-29/how-the-pandemic-has-made-life-harder-for-people-struggling-with-obesity Sam Baker /news/2022-03-07/raising-joy-podcast-from-cook-childrens-aims-to-address-youth-mental-health-crisis The weekly conversation podcast was started in response to skyrocketing mental health concerns among children, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:41:32 GMT /news/2022-03-07/raising-joy-podcast-from-cook-childrens-aims-to-address-youth-mental-health-crisis Bekah Morr /health-wellness/2021-07-14/why-scientists-still-cant-determine-what-happens-to-our-brains-when-were-depressed Scientists are trying to determine what happens to our brains when we’re depressed but a lack of communication between them isn’t helping. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:00:24 GMT /health-wellness/2021-07-14/why-scientists-still-cant-determine-what-happens-to-our-brains-when-were-depressed Angelica Perez /health-wellness/2021-05-18/facebook-calls-links-to-depression-inconclusive-these-researchers-disagree The company has reached out to a number of researchers in recent months, though those same researchers are skeptical about the company's motivations. Tue, 18 May 2021 23:00:54 GMT /health-wellness/2021-05-18/facebook-calls-links-to-depression-inconclusive-these-researchers-disagree Miles Parks /news/2020-11-04/rigorous-study-backs-a-psychedelic-treatment-for-major-depression Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, appears to relieve the symptoms of major depression. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:00:15 GMT /news/2020-11-04/rigorous-study-backs-a-psychedelic-treatment-for-major-depression Jon Hamilton /health-science-tech/2020-07-30/anxiety-and-depression-symptoms-spike-under-social-distancing During the coronavirusa pandemic, the number of people screening themselves for anxiety or depression has skyrocketed. This past June, daily screenings… Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:42:21 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-07-30/anxiety-and-depression-symptoms-spike-under-social-distancing Syeda Hasan /health-science-tech/2020-03-13/some-kids-blame-themselves-for-moms-sadness-talking-about-it-can-help Growing up, Denton resident Amanda Dolin didn't understand why her mother spent days crying and struggling to get out of bed. Dolin wondered if she'd done… Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:03:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-03-13/some-kids-blame-themselves-for-moms-sadness-talking-about-it-can-help Syeda Hasan