mental health

Exposure to lead in gasoline during childhood resulted in many millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders over the last 75 years, a new study estimates.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Award-winning author TJ Klune (“The House in the Cerulean Sea”) on when he felt able to quit his day job and when he first felt like he’d made it as a writer.

Neuroscientist, Dr. Julie Fratantoni, shares expert tips to help you stay calm and enjoy the holidays.

Getting a dinner reservation at a restaurant that’s typically hard to book is one idea that therapists have for avoiding stress on election night.

The “Meal for the Minds” was not just a luncheon; it was a powerful gathering that embodied the spirit of community and compassion, supporting Metrocare in its vital mission. As the largest provider of mental health, intellectual & developmental disability, and permanent supportive housing services in North Texas, Metrocare has dedicated over 57 years to transforming lives. They serve thousands…

In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.

“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”

The viral interaction between Andrew Garfield and Elmo shows how to handle loss yourself and how to comfort someone who is in mourning, one expert says.

Families from around North Texas are invited to attend the free event and connect with mental health resources for youth.

The mental health forum is presented by BREATHE and will take place in Bedford on Tuesday. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

The grassroots effort aims to make sure that no family and no student is left behind. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.

Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Metrocare invite you to the Meal for the Minds Luncheon at The Renaissance Hotel in Dallas on Thursday, October 24. This year’s topic focuses on “Intersectionality on Mental Health and Policing” and aims to shine a light on the connections between mental health and law enforcement. NBC 5 News Anchor Laura Harris will moderate a…

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.

Several officers inside the Dallas Police Department are working to normalize mental health and wellness among law enforcement. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil shows us how a unit in the department is focused on helping officers with their mind, body and soul. 

Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.

U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.

Join Christopher Barkley Foundation for a night of glamour and giving at their Monte Carlo Casino Night.