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A mental health counselor at Parkland Hospital says the health benefits are so great, she often "prescribes" volunteer work to some of her patients.
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A mental health counselor at Parkland Hospital says the health benefits are so great, she often "prescribes" volunteer work to some of her patients.
Advocates sent a letter Thursday regarding the issue to Cindy Stormer and her lawyer requesting Stormer pull the petition to have Hawk removed.
Jail regulators in Texas say they are changing mental health screenings for inmates following the death this summer of Sandra Bland in a rural county lockup.
It is an irony that troubles health care providers and policymakers nationwide. Even as public awareness of mental illness increases, a shortage of psychiatrists worsens.
Five ways traveling is good for your mental wellbeing
The head of jail oversight in Texas wants to revise mental health screenings in county lockups following the death of Sandra Bland.
A Texas Army veteran with mental health issues who got over the White House fence and inside the executive mansion has been sentenced Tuesday to 17 months in prison.
When Demi Lovato was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she was relieved. "Growing up, I felt very, very depressed," she said. Lovato was raised in the Dallas area.
The Grant Halliburton Foundation and the North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians are launching a vital new community resource accessible through two different websites.
The Grant Halliburton Foundation and the North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians are launching a vital new community resource accessible through two different websites.
As more and more people continue to move into North Texas health experts say the need for mental health services are increasing at an alarming rate.
Mental health advocates question if there is a better way for police to respond to calls involving the mentally ill.
Long gone are the days when mental health was a taboo subject in major league locker rooms, and the days of a lone sports psychologist even appear to be waning.
In Dallas, a person with mental health problems that included bipolar disorder was killed by officers responding to a disturbance call, while another was seriously wounded in a separate shooting.
After several days of evidence focused on the mental health of the former Marine accused in the fatal shootings of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend, the trial of Eddie Routh is set to resume Monday.
Exercise is proven to have both physical and mental health benefits. Sian Beilock, author of "How the Body Knows Its Mind," shares five surprising mental benefits of exercise.
The Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas bridges the gap between public, private and not-for-profit organizations to assist veterans and their families reintegrate back into civilian life. VCNCT helps veterans through four initiatives: employment, mental health, housing and education. Click here for more information.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Heat indices will likely range from 98 to 103 degrees through Monday, increasing slightly by midweek. We could approach heat advisory criteria by midweek.
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
Officials say an underground cistern, a type of water storage tank, collapsed, creating a large crater in the middle of the neighborhood.
It all happened during the first church services since Pastor James Morris stepped down. His father, founding Pastor Robert Morris, also resigned last month.
It all happened during the first church services since Pastor James Morris stepped down. His father, founding Pastor Robert Morris, also resigned last month.
The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Laureland Road, near I-35E.
Officials say an underground cistern, a type of water storage tank, collapsed, creating a large crater in the middle of the neighborhood.
Heat indices will likely range from 98 to 103 degrees through Monday, increasing slightly by midweek. We could approach heat advisory criteria by midweek.
Destiny Shukers and Zackery Overmyer were on their way to clear a fallen tree from a power line when they noticed a family in distress.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Democrats rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes their party's presumptive nominee for President. Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump and Republicans respond. Off the campaign trail: After a successful All-Star Game in Arlington, we ask Mayor Jim Ross if the city can win another Super Bowl.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
The village of Teahupo'o on the tropical island of Tahiti – nearly 10,000 miles away from the French mainland – will serve as the location for the Olympic surfing competition.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
The ambitious opening ceremony of the Summer Games kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the 2024 Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge.
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
The seven-season series is filmed in Midlothian but set against the backdrop of first-century Israel, offering an intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Democrats rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes their party's presumptive nominee for President. Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump and Republicans respond. Off the campaign trail: After a successful All-Star Game in Arlington, we ask Mayor Jim Ross if the city can win another Super Bowl.
After a spell of unseasonably cool weather, summer heat returns to North Texas this week.
Hailey Van Lith, who transferred to TCU from basketball powerhouse LSU, will compete in three-on-three basketball for the USA at the Olympics.
Two divers, Kim and Nathan Baker, were rescued near Matagorda, Texas, after being lost at sea for 38 hours.
Gateway Church elders on Saturday apologized to a woman who publicly accused Pastor Robert Morris of sexually assaulting her when she was only 12 years old.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.