Mental Health

‘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.

October 31, 2019 2:22pm MST

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.

October 28, 2019 12:49pm MST

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.

October 24, 2019 1:50pm MST

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.

October 19, 2019 9:47pm MST

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.

October 16, 2019 2:35pm MST

Birth control pills and teen depression possibly linked, study suggests

A new study suggests that birth control pills and depression may be linked.

October 4, 2019 12:49pm MST

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.

October 2, 2019 11:24am MST

Teachers use yoga to help students deal with stress

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Teachers use yoga to help students deal with stress

September 25, 2019 7:00am MST

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.

September 16, 2019 1:20pm MST

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.

September 10, 2019 5:45pm MST

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.

September 10, 2019 7:28am MST

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).

August 15, 2019 6:12pm MST