A Pearland teen is speaking out after a majority of her peers responded to a survey saying they thought about committing suicide. The findings are in line with what mental health professionals are saying: teens are facing a mental health crisis.

Communities in Schools (CIS) works with at-risk students and its services are even more important because the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health challenges.

One 8-year-old boy had to wait for more than a month to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital where he could get the care he needs.

It was a year ago that the COVID-19 pandemic hit home in Central Texas. So much has happened since then: protests over racism; a tumultuous presidential campaign; an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; and a deadly winter blast in Texas. Through all the turmoil, there are ways to experience peace, balance and even some joy, says Junice Rockman.

KTEP's Angela Kocherga shares the story of a seamstress who stitches together memory bears for grieving families during the pandemic. Relatives find comfort in the teddy bears created from the clothing of loved ones who died.

Mental health experts say teaching during a pandemic has left many educators feeling stressed out and anxious. One North Texas school district has a program to help teachers get mental health support when they need it.

This week’s winter storm has put a strain on Texans’ homes and their mental health. Texas chapters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness have tips for those who are struggling through yet another unprecedented event.

A professor at SMU outlines some strategies for having difficult conversations with children.

Seasonal affective disorder could be a larger problem this year after months of social isolation, but there are ways to manage symptoms.

The UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth will examine thousands of Mexican Americans, African Americans and non-Latino whites in a five-year study.

Teach for America DFW has partnered with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to focus on the mental health of educators.

COVID-19 cases are spiking across North Texas. Much of the increase is reportedly linked to small gatherings as people get tired of social distancing and begin to venture out.