Phoenix Rescue Mission works to help homeless veterans
On Veterans Day, we salute the men and women in uniform, but we also want to talk about a big issue: veteran homelessness. Former Navy gunner Isaac Healis and Nicole Pena, chief growth officer with the Phoenix Rescue Mission talk about the services available for our vets.
‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says
At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.
State hospital patient accused of sexually assaulting nurse
A patient at a state-run psychiatric hospital in Phoenix has been accused of sexually assaulting a nurse.
Valley mother pleads for daughter to be released from jail
A young woman locked up for nearly nine months and counting is accused of assault with body fluids or spitting on an officer.
New video released after man dies in Phoenix Police custody, family speaks out
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by Phoenix Police is speaking out. They feel officers did not follow procedures. Police have also released the body camera footage.
Birth control pills and teen depression possibly linked, study suggests
A new study suggests that birth control pills and depression may be linked.
President Trump signs bill providing $1.8 billion in funding for autism programs
President Trump has signed a bill that allocates $1.8 billion in funding to help people on the autism spectrum.
Silver Alert issued for missing 14-year-old girl with autism
The Arizona Department of Public Safety has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 14-year-old girl with autism.
Valley woman embarks on mission to prevent youth suicide after the loss of her son
As the work marks World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, a Valley mom has made it her mission to prevent youth suicide.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
FCC wants to implement '988' as new suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission wants to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline easier to reach with a new “988” number in place of the current 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255).
Arizona Sen. McSally takes action in the wake of two mass shootings
There has been a lot of talk about mass shootings, gun control, mental health and what can be done to stop these terrible scenes. Sen. McSally has sponsored a bill that would make domestic terrorism its own federal crime. She stopped by the FOX 10 studios to talk about the bill, red flag laws and the 2020 senate race against Mark Kelly.
Goodyear police: Non-verbal teen with autism left on hot bus for 3 hours
Goodyear police say charges have been filed against a bus driver after a non-verbal teen autistic teen was left inside a bus for several hours.
Suburban man charged with killing mother with sword, hiding her in garbage can
A man with mental health issues is accused of fatally stabbing his mother with a sword Sunday in northwest suburban Park Ridge.
Odysea recognized as first Autism certified aquarium in Arizona
Odysea is now the first autism certified aquarium in Arizona. The facility gives the best possible experience for children with autism or sensory disabilities.
Newsmaker Sunday: Gail Gross
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Dr. Gail Gross about her new book which redefines grieving, The Only Way Out is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness, which tells the story of a mother’s sudden loss of a child and the impact on the family as a whole.
Toy giveaway event strengthens relationship between mental health community and police officers
At Saturday's toy giveaway event, police officers met with children and handed out presents. They also raised awareness about mental health and how to go about handling those suffering from the illness.