Behavioral Health Advocates of Texas

01/08/2022

The NAMI launched a nationwide SMS/text message support option, allowing people to text “HELPLINE” to 62640 to connect with the HelpLine. The free, peer-support service provides information, resource referrals, and support to people living with conditions, their family members/caregivers, mental health providers, and the public.
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2022/NAMI-HelpLine-Launches-a-New-Nationwide-Texting-Support-Option

28/07/2022

“When individuals don’t receive the care that they need, they often cycle in and out of these systems, and it’s really a symptom of the lack of attention and gaps in our health care system that these individuals fall through the cracks and then get stuck in the system." Read more from The Dallas Morning News:

Dallas County commissioners were warned last month the county faced a crisis: A yearslong waitlist for beds at the state’s psychiatric hospitals prevented...

21/07/2022

Don’t struggle alone. Reach out to these hotlines and organizations, rounded up by NBC News / Elizabeth Chuck, NBCNews.com reporter.
The Steve Fund National Domestic Violence Hotline Trans Lifeline The Trevor Project SAMHSA National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) National Council on Problem Gambling U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Teen Line 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline RAINN Speaking of Su***de

Don’t struggle alone. Reach out to these hotlines and organizations.

19/07/2022

Why more people are experiencing via El País English Edition
https://english.elpais.com/society/2022-06-27/why-more-people-are-experiencing-depression.html

How and Depression May Interfere With Decision-Making via Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-emotion-and-decisionmaking/202206/how-anxiety-and-depression-may-interfere

How COVID-19 has affected students' via Community Impact Newspaper https://communityimpact.com/houston/cy-fair/education/2022/07/14/texas-school-safety-center-qa-how-covid-19-has-affected-students-mental-health/

Says These 5 Simple Tricks Will Calm Your Anxiety Instantly via Inc. Magazine https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/feeling-anxious-neuroscience-says-these-5-simple-tricks-will-calm-your-anxiety-instantly.html

There's nothing more fascinating than the human brain.

14/07/2022

The National ***dePrevention Lifeline is now 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, as 988 will be the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline. This will be available to everyone in the United States starting this Saturday, and the current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in or . https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

12/07/2022

So many great industry events coming up -- from brands like Optimising Your Own Performance, NAMI, Wellbeing Umbrella, HealthWest & Elevate Healthcare -- and rounded up by Mental Health TX (which is sponsored by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council): https://mentalhealthtx.org/events/

07/07/2022

“We should be able to talk about su***de like we do peanut butter and jelly," says Elizabeth Timmons of Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network. “It should be that common of a conversation that we might have with people, if it’s needed, and not be afraid to ask a question.”

Hear more in this KWKT FOX 44 / Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL piece, ahead of the new National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' number -- 988 -- rolling out on July 16.

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline will be making it easier for anyone struggling in a crisis to get the help they need. Starting on July 16th, you’ll only …

05/07/2022

Latest News On School Safety/Student Mental Health In Texas

leaders will spend more than $100 million on , - Texas Tribune: https://tinyurl.com/bdek6ba3

Texas must invest more in - Austin American-Statesman: https://tinyurl.com/mwcfsf66

The University of Texas at Austin to invest millions in student mental health - Forbes: https://tinyurl.com/y97cnd7h

Almost half the money is going toward bullet-resistant shields for school police officers, a move that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on fellow state leaders to support.

29/06/2022

As we prepare for the weekend, we want to share some safety reminders.

*Tips for from fireworks via KPRC2 / Click2Houston: https://tinyurl.com/d7nfjrr3
*Tips for preventing injuries from fireworks via Fort Worth Report: https://tinyurl.com/y8ha9yja
*Some scared of fires starting from fireworks via KTAB News: https://tinyurl.com/4wx9pczv
*Taking into consideration those who have issues with loud noises / via KXAN News: https://tinyurl.com/2p84zadu

VIEW, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Not quite six weeks after the Mesquite Heat Fires were tamed, View residents say they fear another large outburst could occur at the hands of stray firework sparks. …

28/06/2022

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23/06/2022

While some leaders may feel like things are beginning to return to normal, data from Gallup Workplace's State of the Global Workplace report suggests that the emotional side of work has not healed from the pressures of the last two years. -- Harvard Business Review

Gallup’s new data on the global workforce in 2021 reveals that employees around the world are experiencing stress at an all-time-high level, and worry, anger, and sadness remain above pre-pandemic levels. These emotions are organizational risks: If leaders aren’t paying attention to employee wel...

21/06/2022

On this first official day of summer, we've rounded up news discussing how climate can affect behavioral health.

Fires, heat waves cause ‘climate anxiety’ in youth via AP: https://apnews.com/article/climate-wildfires-science-health-air-quality-b8702af5cfa1ad07f69bb7219e46bf1b

Summer heat brings mental health concerns via The Hays Free Press: https://haysfreepress.com/2022/06/15/summer-heat-brings-mental-health-concerns/

If climate change keeps you up at night, here's how to cope via Harvard Health Publishing: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fueling “climate anxiety” among young people.