Kids Mental Health

A new lawsuit against Fort Behavioral Center alleges a staff member stood and watched as a 15-year-old boy was beaten so badly he lost his left eye, then made fun of the victim afterward.

An F-18 fighter jet took off over the future site of Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County’s Center for Student Support.

State lawmakers didn’t seem swayed by top officials with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, who said on Monday that reports of rampant abuse within the agency’s facilities aren’t reflective of the department’s current climate.

The governing board of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is disputing the accuracy of a report by the U.S. Department of Justice that alleged widespread mental, physical and sexual abuse in the state’s youth facilities.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said an expansive investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department found widespread instances of systemic physical and mental abuse and violations of children’s civil and constitutional rights.

Hope Center for Autism wrote on Facebook that the organization has exhausted every resource in an attempt to continue.

Almost 90% of Texans live in a county where there's not enough mental health providers, according to a new report.

Dallas public school officials say the pandemic increased the need for more school psychiatrists — but they're in high demand, and more expensive.

Children's Health in Dallas recently released its biannual report measuring kids’ well-being across seven counties, showing there’s still a need for more mental health support.

Not the literal sound. But school designer Kerri Brady wants campuses to evoke that natural sense of peace and safety, so students can be present, better regulate their emotions and learn.

Carly Kandel ensures Briscoe Elementary is a good place for her students.Nearly all of the Fort Worth ISD school’s students come from low-income homes, and their basic needs aren’t always being met, said Kandel, a program manager for Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County.

Psychologists explore how Dungeons & Dragons can help improve mental health—by connecting people with support and creating space to process tough emotions.