As focus on mental health increases, resources are strained. Here s what parents need to know
It’s something of a Catch-22: an increased focus on mental health during the pandemic has led to an increase in bookings with therapists, leading to wait times. Author: Marc Istook (WFAA) Updated: 8:45 AM CDT April 6, 2021
DALLAS One of the positive outcomes of the pandemic has been an increased focus on mental health and awareness for how important it is. But for a lot of families, that focus has also meant a scarcity of resources.
They re looking for help, but instead they re finding long waitlists, counselors booked up.
Here’s what’s happened since Prosper ISD put mental health first after 4 students died by suicide
‘Whether it’s just being there for somebody or saving a life, this class really does help,’ says a member of Hope Squad, one of the district’s innovative responses to tragedy.
Some of the participants in Prosper High School s 75-member Hope Squad in the campus lobby, where hundreds of students signs signed yellow cards as pledges to support suicide awareness. On the front row, from left: Cameron Stulting-Flores, Baylie Bishop, adviser Tony Cooper and Sam Simonini. Back row: Reagan Starnes, Avery Fantl, Jack Diehl and Juliana Ruiz.(Lola Gomez / Staff Photographer)
Traffic temporarily halted on U.S. Highway 75 after man jumps from overpass, police say
Around 8 a.m., Dallas police on Twitter urged residents to avoid the area while officers dealt with “a distressed individual.”
Around 8 a.m., Dallas police on Twitter urged residents to avoid the area, while officers dealt with “a distressed individual.”(Irwin Thompson / Staff Photographer)
Police said a man was injured Tuesday morning after jumping from an overpass onto U.S. Highway 75.
North and southbound traffic was temporarily shut down on the highway at Haskell Avenue, causing a backup for miles.
Around 8 a.m., Dallas police on Twitter urged residents to avoid the area while officers dealt with “a distressed individual.”
December 18, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Despite the difficulties and hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Speedway Children’s Charities – Texas Chapter was proud to present grants to 17 organizations totaling $250,000.
The grants will benefit more than 10,000 children in need in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties.
A video presentation of the grant program will be played on Big Hoss TV, the world’s largest HDTV, at Texas Motor Speedway prior to the Dec. 18 showing of
Elf, the 2003 New Line Cinema comedy feature film starring Will Ferrell. The drive-in movie begins at 7 p.m and will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter and the CoServ Charitable Foundation. The cost is $30 per vehicle with tickets on sale exclusively through Ticketmaster at https://am.ticketmaster.com/tms/sccmovie. Gates open at 6 p.m.
College Health Alliance of Texas partners with mental health foundations to combat pandemic dangers
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A Texas survey finds 78% of Texans are concerned about mental health issues related to COVID-19, including depression and increases in suicide
As the holidays approach, Texans are highly concerned about mental health issues as a result of COVID-19, but one college organization is working to do something about it. AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) December 17, 2020 As the holidays approach, Texans are highly concerned about mental health issues as a result of COVID-19, but one college organization is working to do something about it. The College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT) is launching a partnership with Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Okay to Say™ mental health public awareness campaign to bring resources to college students who may face mental health struggles over the holidays.