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How Texas’ mental health vision fell apar…

(8 days ago) WEBThe need for these mental health services is only rising. Texas 988 centers in 2021 answered 60,000 calls, a 92 percent increase compared to 2018. The average state call line receives 3,300 calls

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/22/texas-mental-health-system-challenges/

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That’s more than the population of Austin. Mental Health in

(2 days ago) WEBMental Health in Texas 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Texas, 796,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health. In February 2021, 43.4% of adults in Texas reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 26.4% were unable to …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/TexasStateFactSheet.pdf

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All Texas Access Report 2023 - Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WEBThe challenges people face accessing mental health services in rural Texas are significant. As of November 2022, 98 percent of the 254 counties in Texas are considered mental health professional shortage areas.ii Workforce gaps have prevented private and state-run psychiatric hospitals from operating at full

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/all-texas-access-report-dec-2023.pdf

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What’s driving the increased demand for mental health …

(5 days ago) WEBYoung people and people of color are driving the demand for mental health services across the country. That national trend is reflected here in Texas, too. To get to the bottom of the issue, the …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/whats-driving-the-increased-demand-for-mental-health-care-in-texas/

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Texas Health Data - Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBThe Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), initiated in 1987, is a federally supported landline and cellular telephone survey that collects data about Texas residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. This surveillance can be used to monitor the Healthy

https://healthdata.dshs.texas.gov/dashboard/mental-health/mental-health

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Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by …

(6 days ago) WEBHouston ISD spokesperson Dennis Spellman, who works for the largest school district in Texas, said its student population of nearly 200,000 has experienced an uptick in mental health issues since

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2022/08/09/430233/growing-mental-health-issues-among-kids-exacerbated-by-pandemic/

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A timeline of Texas’ mounting mental health crisis

(7 days ago) WEBMental health diagnoses in 20 Central Texas hospital emergency rooms and health clinics increase 79 percent from 2003 to 2004, according to a report conducted by Health Management Associates.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2021/mental-health-crisis-timeline/

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Adult Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WEBThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) contracts with 37 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and two local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) to deliver mental health services in communities across Texas. LMHAs and LBHAs provide services to specific areas. To find where to get services in your area, you need to know …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health

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Mental Health and Substance Use Resources - Texas Health and …

(Just Now) WEBTexas System of Care. (link is external) – Connects communities to ensure children and youth have access to mental health services. Texas Youth Helpline: Life Can Hurt, We Can Help. – Hotline (800-989-6884), text service (512-872-5777) and online chat at Texas Youth. (link is external)

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources

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Texas Lawmakers Made Progress With Mental Health - Texas …

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2019, the Texas Legislature took up some measures to address state hospitals and school mental health. But important issues remain: lawmakers still need to deal with the depleted mental health workforce and to address gun violence without fueling stigma. Greg Hansch is executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-lawmakers-made-progress-with-mental-health-policy-in-2019-but-theres-much-left-to-do-in-2021/

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Mental health issues are soaring among Texas children, here’s how

(1 days ago) WEBInvestments in youth mental health care are in the works. The Texas Legislature created the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium in 2019 to leverage 13 state universities and science centers. But the process is slow. In the meantime, doctors and nurses say they’re overwhelmed by the flood of young people suffering from anxiety …

https://mmhpi.org/topics/in-the-news/mental-health-issues-are-soaring-among-texas-children-heres-how-doctors-are-helping/

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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) WEBThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. (800) 273-8255 or (800) 273-TALK. For mental health or substance use emergencies where safety is at immediate risk, dial 9-1-1. Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Mental Health Access in Texas - The Rees-Jones Foundation

(6 days ago) WEBFor comparison, Texas ranked 30 for adult prevalence of mental illness and access to care. For all ages Texas ranks 38 out of 51 in regard to overall mental illness prevalence and access to care, according to Mental Health America, which indicates that Texas has higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. The …

https://www.rees-jonesfoundation.org/mental-health-access-in-texas

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Texas Stuggles With Mental Healthcare - Reform Austin

(7 days ago) WEBDespite the setbacks and shortcomings, Texas is making attempts to address its mental health problems. The state’s Health and Human Services Commission, the sister agency to DSHS, is spending $745 million for additions and renovations for hospitals in Austin, Kerrville, Rusk, and San Antonio. The agency is also funding the construction …

https://www.reformaustin.org/healthcare/a-state-of-need-texas-struggles-with-mental-healthcare-2/

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBOverall Ranking 2023. JS map by amCharts. An overall ranking 1-13 indicates lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care. An overall ranking 39-51 indicates higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. The combined scores of all 15 measures make up the overall ranking.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Treatment for Mental Health Disorders at Texas Health

(2 days ago) WEBSchedule Your Assessment. A complimentary assessment is the first step in creating a personalized care plan. Schedule yours today or call 682-236-6023. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.

https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Behavioral-Health/Other-Conditions

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Mental Health and Behavioral Health Texas Education Agency

(6 days ago) WEBHotlines and Links to Mental/Behavioral Health Supports in Texas. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK) Mental Health Resources for School-Aged Children – Find Your Local Community Mental Health Center. MentalHealthTX.Org – About Mental Health Coordination in Texas and State Resources.

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/mental-health/mental-health-and-behavioral-health

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Why the mental health crisis feels stuck - Axios

(5 days ago) WEBWhy the mental health crisis feels stuck. COVID forced us to talk — a lot — about Americans' deteriorating mental health. Four years later, the scale of the problem hardly appears to have gotten better, in large part because the system (perhaps unsurprisingly) remains ill-equipped to do much about it. Why it matters: The …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/24/mental-health-pandemic

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Data and Statistics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(3 days ago) WEBNHIS collects data on both adult and children’s mental health and mental disorders. For adults, this includes serious psychological distress and feelings of depression and anxiety. For children, this includes the presence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. The NHIS also examines mental health service use

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/data_publications/statistics-and-data-sources.html

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5 key differences between youth and adult mental health - KVIA

(5 days ago) WEBYoung adults have higher rates of mental health issues than adults. While adolescents have the highest rates of AMI nationally, young adults deal with mental health conditions at much higher rates

https://kvia.com/news/business-technology/stacker-science/2024/05/29/5-key-differences-between-youth-and-adult-mental-health/

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Number of homeless veterans increases in U.S., Texas but …

(8 days ago) WEBStarling isn't alone. The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs reports veteran homelessness increased by 7.4% nationally and went up 13% in Texas in 2023. Tarrant County Homeless Coalition

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/number-of-homeless-veterans-increases-in-u-s-texas-but-decreases-in-tarrant-county/

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Mental Health and Substance Use - Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WEBIf you feel you are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency but your safety or the safety of others is not at immediate risk, please contact: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8. Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, option 1. 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741.

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use

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UT Austin Hosts Texas Mushroom Conference, Explores Psilocybin's

(5 days ago) WEBUT Austin Hosts Texas Mushroom Conference, Explores Psilocybin's Potential for Treating Mental Health Issues. A wave of interest in the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms rolled into Austin this

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/austin-goes-fungi-ut-austin-hosts-texas-mushroom-conference-explores-psilocybin-s-potential-for-treating-mental-health-issues/

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Three months after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents

(1 days ago) WEBThis article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and

https://www.rawstory.com/texas-wildfires/

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Video Shows Deadly Tornado Destroy Texas Gas Station With

(9 days ago) WEBVideos shared on social media show the moment a deadly tornado ripped through a Texas truck stop as more than 60 people sought shelter inside as severe weather battered the central U.S. on Sunday.

https://www.newsweek.com/video-shows-deadly-tornado-destroy-texas-gas-station-people-inside-1904865

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Texas power outages top 1 million after severe storms slam

(8 days ago) WEBPowerful thunderstorms rocked the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Tuesday, leaving more than 800,000 utility customers in the dark as severe weather barreled across the region and produced baseball

https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-bullseye-severe-weather-threat-021215521.html

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Mental Health Crisis Services Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know are faced with a mental health crisis, please call the crisis hotline of the local mental health or local behavioral health authority for your North Texas Behavioral Health Authority: 866-260-8000: Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall: Nueces Center for Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities: 888

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services

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Texas weather: At least 1 killed as storms and strong winds knock …

(4 days ago) WEBParts of Texas and extreme western Louisiana faced Tuesday’s most serious threat of severe weather. Large hail, lightning and wind gusts as strong as 80 mph were the main threats with any storm.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/weather/texas-southern-plains-storm-forecast-tuesday/index.html

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Whales Have an Alphabet - The New York Times

(Just Now) WEBFeaturing Carl Zimmer. Produced by Alex Stern , Stella Tan , Sydney Harper and Nina Feldman. Edited by MJ Davis Lin. Original music by Elisheba Ittoop , Dan Powell , Marion Lozano , Sophia Lanman

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/podcasts/the-daily/whales-song.html

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Stetson Bennett missed first Rams season due to 'mental health'

(1 days ago) WEBRams quarterback Stetson Bennett has explained why he missed the entirety of his rookie season last year - telling reporters on Tuesday that he was battling 'mental health' issues. Bennett, a

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13469903/stetson-bennett-la-rams-nfl-mental-health.html

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Opening date announced for the world’s largest Buc-ee’s store

(5 days ago) WEBLULING, Texas (Gray News) – The world’s largest Buc-ee’s is set to open on June 10. The new Buc-ee’s in Luling, Texas, will be the largest location in the country, according to a news release. The store located off Interstate 10 will open to the public at 6 a.m. CT, followed by a ribbon cutting at noon. The new store is more than 75,000

https://www.wave3.com/2024/05/28/opening-date-announced-worlds-largest-buc-ees-store/

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