/tags/mental-health-on-our-minds Mental Health: On Our Minds en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-31/election-anxiety-mental-health-democracy Anxiety around the elections is at an all-time high. People across Texas are finding ways to deal with it. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-31/election-anxiety-mental-health-democracy Carla Jimenez /news/2024-04-19/texas-is-struggling-to-diversify-its-mental-health-workforce-as-the-state-becomes-less-white More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:57:26 GMT /news/2024-04-19/texas-is-struggling-to-diversify-its-mental-health-workforce-as-the-state-becomes-less-white Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-03-29/taking-a-cue-from-the-pews-texas-churches-expanding-mental-health-services Many Texas faith groups have offered counseling services in the past. But more of them are expanding their programs, partnering with providers, to help meet the growing need here for mental health services. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:28:41 GMT /texas-news/2024-03-29/taking-a-cue-from-the-pews-texas-churches-expanding-mental-health-services Stephen Simpson | The Texas Tribune /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 /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/2023-09-11/suicide-rates-are-on-the-rise-in-denton-county-heres-what-loved-ones-should-know Like other places around the nation, Denton County has seen an upward trend in suicides. In 2022, there were 123 suicides in Denton County. In 2021, it was 98. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:24:04 GMT /health-wellness/2023-09-11/suicide-rates-are-on-the-rise-in-denton-county-heres-what-loved-ones-should-know Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle /health-wellness/2023-06-20/texas-native-american-mental-health Native Americans in the United States experience higher rates of mental health issues than their white counterparts. Texas Native Health is expanding mental health services to meet the needs in the state. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-06-20/texas-native-american-mental-health Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-05-15/allen-shooting-texas-mental-health-healing-trauma The mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets was the 17th mass shooting in Texas this year. Tabatha Gunn is a counselor in Dallas who works with trauma survivors. She says trauma events like this can show up in the way people feel and act, even months later. Mon, 15 May 2023 10:01:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-05-15/allen-shooting-texas-mental-health-healing-trauma Elena Rivera /health-wellness/2023-05-02/north-texas-mental-health-support-for-kids Since it began in 2022, a partnership between Children's Health and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute has trained 75 health professionals in Dallas-Fort Worth through online modules and in-person case study discussions. Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-05-02/north-texas-mental-health-support-for-kids Elena Rivera, Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-04-20/postpartum-depression-texas-pregnancy-maternal-health Postpartum depression, anxiety and loneliness can impact health outcomes for parents and babies. Here's how one North Texas organization is supporting people by building community. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-20/postpartum-depression-texas-pregnancy-maternal-health Elena Rivera