85% of people said video calls make them more self-conscious, survey finds
A new survey finds this technological advancement could also be impacting a person’s self-esteem.
9/11 Ride of Hope brings awareness to mental health of first responders
The 9/11 Ride of Hope will take 20 active, retired and surviving family members of first responders on a bike ride from New York City to Arlington, Va.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
Illinois students will be able to take up to 5 mental health days starting next year
Beginning next year, students in Illinois schools will be able to take up to five excused mental or behavioral health days.
Bojangles closes restaurants to give staff a break, but workers won't be paid
Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Tempe Police: Man dies following self-inflicted gunshot wound at indoor shooting range
Tempe Police say a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at an indoor shooting range.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Newsmaker Saturday: Bobby Lieb, Dr. Ross Goldberg, and Shawn Banzhaf
This week on Newsmaker Saturday, Christina Carilla talks with Bobby Lieb from Homesmart, about the hot housing market in the Valley, Dr. Ross Goldberg about the new Delta variant of the Coronavirus, and Shawn Banzhaf about how to help loved ones dealing with PTSD.
Brain cells compete to promote or suppress traumatic memories, scientists say
Researchers from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) say they have discovered that brain cells actually compete to either suppress or promote traumatic memories.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
Army veteran organizes hike across Arizona for PTSD awareness
Army veteran Joshua Emer is leading a 100-mile hike with other veterans through Arizona to raise awareness for those struggling with PTSD. Proceeds will be donated to Semper Fi & America's Fund, a non-profit that benefits critically ill and injured servicemembers.
A closer look at pressures athletes at all levels face
Athletes of every sport have posted messages on social media supporting 4-time champion tennis player Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from the French Open. FOX 10's Renee Nelson talks to Dr. Andrea Raby, BP of psychiatry at Bayless Integrated Healthcare about the pressures athletes of all levels face.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Coronavirus relief funds Arizona school counselors, social workers
Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in 2019.
Arizona students, teachers plead for more mental health resources on campus
Students and teachers say now that the entire education has been shifted, accommodations need to be made in terms of mental health. Otherwise, there could be another crisis in our schools.
Many struggling with 're-entry anxiety' as world begins to open again
With Arizona reopening along with the rest of the world after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have to get used to another new normal of heading out into the world again.