TX: Mental Health
Report: Texans have fewer chronic health conditions but more heart disease
Eight chronic health conditions are on the rise across the U.S., with cardiovascular disease a particular concern in Texas. Overall, Texas had a low …
'Unwinding' de Medicaid cobra alto precio a niños de Texas
Durante la pandemia, aún más niños estadounidenses tuvieron seguro médico, pero ahora que los estados están obligados a …
Poll: Texans skip, delay medical care as affordability, access worsens
More than half of those who responded to a new Texas health care poll said it is becoming more difficult to afford, and the number of those who do …
TX AgriStress Helpline highlighted for Suicide Prevention Month
Texas farmers face the obvious stressors of weather, costs and market fluctuations, but their responsibility of providing for family and workers also …
Health-care coverage: Getting best bang for the buck in Texas
It is open-enrollment season for health insurance plans, and experts say a little research can go a long way toward obtaining better coverage for …
TX High Court Not Persuaded to Protect Transgender Health Care
Texas has adopted some of the strictest gender-affirming transgender restrictions in the nation. And the leader of a trans advocacy group says it has …
'Gen Z' Workforce Wants Employers to Step Up Mental-Health Benefits
Seeking help for mental health does not carry the same stigma for "Generation Z" Texans as it did for previous workers, and can be a deal-breaker if …
Report: Texas Ranks 44th in Nation for Child Well-Being
Child well-being in Texas is on the ropes, with a new study showing significant declines in third grade reading, eighth grade math proficiency and …
Study: "Sunshine Calls" Hold Promise for Reducing Depression
Many Americans experience depression or anxiety, but a new Texas study shows a regular phone call to those suffering can reduce symptoms. Known as …
Taking Sleep to the Next Level for Better Mental, Physical Health
There aren't many quick fixes for getting a restful night's sleep, but experts say if Texans want to improve their physical and mental health…
TX Court Ruling with Nationwide Implications for Abortion Expected Soon
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …
Survey: More Texans Support Increased Mental Health-Care Funding
For the past five years, Texans' priorities for improving health care have not changed, but in the latest survey, the need for more mental health …