Mental illness

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.

Dallas County officials chose back National Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is Friday. Texas legislators have passed several pro-gun measures during this session.

Tarrant County sheriff's deputies shot and killed 19-year-old Christopher Loyo while serving a mental health warrant in January, according to the sheriff's office.

Tarrant County will put $4.5 million towards keeping the Mental Health Jail Diversion Center open. The center is an alternative to jail for people with mental health issues who are suspected of low-level crimes.

Georgia Kay Baldwin died in jail custody in 2021. Her cause of death was severe hypernatremia, an imbalance of sodium usually caused by dehydration.

Allegations of toxic work environment and high turnover plague Denton County mental health agency.

A Parkland health psychologist defines burnout, and how employees can address the problem. She also discusses the role employers have in trying to avoid burnout.

More than 60 people have died in Tarrant County custody since 2017.

As Tarrant County’s population grows, the need for mental health services for children and families also increases, according to three Fort Worth mental health leaders.

When issues like bleeding and postpartum depression are left untreated, they can lead to death. Black Texans and other groups of color experience maternal mortality at higher rates, but organizations are working to change that reality.

Chasity Congious gave birth alone in her cell in 2020. She was jailed again last week for probation violations.