Flagstaff expands mental health services for crisis situations

The city of Flagstaff approved a program expanding mental health services and making it easier for people to access them without police responding to certain calls.

Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job

A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

'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.

Newsmaker Saturday: Bobby Lieb, Dr. Ross Goldberg, and Shawn Banzhaf
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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.

Army veteran organizes hike across Arizona for PTSD awareness
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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
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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.