โBe vulnerableโ: Program continues to break the cycle of violence starting with fatherhood
The San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign has helped thousands of dads deal with their own trauma, learn about healthy relationships, and become incredible parents. It's stopping the cycle of family and community violence.
San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid expansion
After a heavily-lauded start, city leaders were quick to clamor for a rapid expansion of the SA CORE program. The three-member teams already provide citywide coverage, and around-the-clock coverage is a little more than a month away.
Bexar County advocates push for more mental health conversations after recent homicide-suicides
Circle of Arms executive director Larissa Martinez said there is a growing push to prioritize conversations about mental health after the Bexar County Medical Examiner confirmed a young mother died by suicide this week.
$17 million goes to local researchers studying military PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, suicide
PTSD, suicide, and brain injuries plague our military and veteran communities, and local researchers are taking action. Eight new studies were just funded to research how we can best treat those conditions.
Texas psychologistsโ board pushes back on costly new national licensing exam, considers crafting a cheaper state test
Faced with a nagging mental health provider shortage, the state psychologistsโ licensing board is looking into whether the state should devise its own exam to get professionals licensed more quickly.
โI was just so isolatedโ: Teen applauds new program targeting social mediaโs impact on youth mental health
After nationwide warnings, lawsuits against social media companies, and medical evidence about social media's negative affect on youth, Bexar County and the state of Texas are taking action. The new CHAAT program teaches kids and parents about what's really happening and what to do about it.
New, free medication program at Haven for Hope setting clients up for long-term success
For many people, the ability to prioritize health is a luxury. Those living in poverty or experiencing homelessness have to decide between buying food, or prescription medications. That's why a new free mediation program is helping Haven for Hope clients find true clarity and success.
Where to find counseling resources to cope with grief, mental health struggles
Listening to the news of tragedies can be hard on anyone, from those directly connected to viewers who are keeping up with the story. Here are some resources that can help those dealing with grief or mental health struggles.
San Antonio veteran helps write song as part of mental health therapy, hoping to inspire others
San Antonio veteran Rich Stinson now openly talks about his struggles with mental health, but it hasn't always been the case. Stinson said he's on a journey to healing, and he wants to let other veterans know they're not alone.
Cityโs mental health, substance-use facility drops capacity from 140 to 45
The City of San Antonio funds the only residential facility in Bexar County that treats co-occurring conditions, meaning people with both substance use and mental health disorders. A sharp drop in funding this year cut the bed number by 72%.
As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.
Therapy dogs at UT Health San Antonio psychiatry clinic keep patients calm, coming back
A local study last year placed therapy dogs at a dialysis center where they found huge success with patients showing up to their appointments. Now, the same doctor is bringing those dogs to her UT Health San Antonio psychiatry patients.
In Texasโ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up
The region that includes Amarillo, a Panhandle city of more than 200,000 people, and surrounding towns has long been a mental health care desert. Officials hope a new $159 million hospital can help reduce a massive spike in suicide attempts.
โAir of compromiseโ: Abortion travel fund, mental health teams among proposed city budget tweaks
Expanding a popular mental health team, creating a fund to help cover travel to out-of-state abortion clinics, and giving more money for Animal Care Services were among the most high-profile changes council members discussed making to the budget - largely favorably.
Will Texasโ new fentanyl awareness curriculum for public schools succeed where other anti-drug messaging failed?
Historically, anti-drug messaging in schools has failed to acknowledge the mental health reasons that youth self-medicate. Without that key lesson, advocates worry House Bill 3908 will be another D.A.R.E. campaign.
Hereโs how parents can help teens manage social media consumption
Many teens spend hours a day on social media. But with teenage depression on the rise, public health officials say there may be a connection between social media use and teen mental health. There are some ways parents can help their teens limit their consumption.
โItโs a lot of weight to bearโ: Nonprofit pushes mental health awareness of first responders
Since the start of the summer, San Antonio has seen the deadliest house fire in more than a decade and dozens of other calls. Agencies and nonprofits are pushing mental health conversations among first responders following this string of violence.
St. Maryโs professor gives insight into murder charges for SAPD officers in Melissa Perezโs shooting death
There are still many unanswered questions after Melissa Perezโs death. Perez was shot and killed by three San Antonio police officers early Friday morning in her apartment in the 6200 block of Old Pearsall Road.
This year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside
Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with school loans. But efforts failed to gain steam for legalizing fentanyl test strips, increasing the pool of mental health professionals who accept Medicaid and expanding Medicaid benefits to more Texans.
Listen: Through art, keepsakes and advocacy, families are making sure the 21 Uvalde victims are not forgotten
Wednesday marks exactly a year since a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. The community continues to grapple with the trauma and pain, and for those who lost someone that day, theyโre determined to keep the memories of their loved ones alive.