Scottsdale Police K9 'Captain' is there to help during a crisis on school campuses
The Scottsdale Police Department is welcoming Captain to its force to help young people having a mental health crisis on its school campuses. He helps those experiencing anxiety, depression or those in a manic state.
The Scottsdale Police Department is welcoming Captain to its force to help young people having a mental health crisis on its school campuses. He helps those experiencing anxiety, depression or those in a manic state.
'Excited delirium' theory used in Antioch death is racist and unscientific, new report concludes
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
The Physician for Human Rights unequivocally states that "excited delirium" has racist and unscientific origins and points to a death in Antioch, Calif., as a recent example of just that.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Social Media NUDGE Act, introduced by Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Cynthia Lummis, aims to address the negative impacts of social media.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst wrote heartbreaking essay in 2021
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who jumped to her death from a Manhattan building on Sunday morning, had written last year about the difficulties in her life
Mesa high schoolers compete to find solutions to issues their communities are facing
A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.
A big competition involving different high schools in Mesa took place Jan. 25 to 26 – the third annual Hacktivate. It helps students come up with ways to solve issues their communities are facing.
Tempe City Council approves plan to direct some 911 calls to mental health workers, instead of police
Members of the Tempe City Council say the new plan will help direct callers to the appropriate help that is needed.
Members of the Tempe City Council say the new plan will help direct callers to the appropriate help that is needed.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Santa Clara University students demand better mental health resources in wake of recent deaths
It is a troubling trend at a university in the South Bay. In one academic quarter, three students have died, two of them by suicide.
It is a troubling trend at a university in the South Bay. In one academic quarter, three students have died, two of them by suicide.
Georgia sheriff talks man into putting down his gun, comforts him
It could have had a tragic ending. Instead, a Georgia sheriff talked a distraught man out of taking his own life by cop.
It could have had a tragic ending. Instead, a Georgia sheriff talked a distraught man out of taking his own life by cop.
Therapy dogs help students, staff at Mesa elementary schools
FOX 10's Anita Roman is at Edison Elementary School in Mesa with a look at the district's Pawsitive Peers therapy dog program.
FOX 10's Anita Roman is at Edison Elementary School in Mesa with a look at the district's Pawsitive Peers therapy dog program.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Scottsdale farm offering program to help first responders heal from PTSD
First responders and veterans now have a chance to take part in some horse therapy to help heal their PTSD, thanks to a farm in Scottsdale.
First responders and veterans now have a chance to take part in some horse therapy to help heal their PTSD, thanks to a farm in Scottsdale.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
North Carolina university giving students 'wellness day' to address mental health
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.
“I encourage every student to use this time to rest and to check in with each other during that day,” Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said in a statement Sunday.