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>> A recent report from gallup found that nearly 30% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime. 30%, almost 18%, are being treated for it or experiencing symptoms this morning. Doctor lakshmi shahani from ut health houston joins us to talk more about these historically high numbers. Good morning to you. I'm thankful you're here to talk about this. It just seems like every year these numbers are going up. Are you seeing this across the line for all ages, or are we still seeing this really in our younger teens and young adults? More? >> Great question.
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We’re proud to see Tiffanie Williams-Brooks, our Director of Child and Adolescent Services, featured on @kprc2 and @abc13houston discussing the importance of mental health during the back-to-school season.
Dr. Lokesh Shahani, psychiatrist and chief medical officer at the UTHealth Houston Behavioral Sciences campus, said people can be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing severe property damage and financial consequences from previous severe weather. When new storms approach, it could trigger their PTSD.
Our expert Asly Guevara from The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD recently appeared on Univision 45 Houston to discuss how extreme heat can affect our mental wellbeing, impacting concentration, sleep, mood, and increasing stress.
As we face another hot summer, remember to protect both your physical and mental health. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and don't hesitate to reach out for support if you're struggling.
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Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is proud to announce: Our professional counselor, Juan Cruz, recently appeared on Univision 45 to talk about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In commemoration of PTSD Awareness Month, Cruz shared valuable information about the symptoms of this condition and the available treatments. We thank Univision 45 for providing this platform to educate our community about mental health. Together, we can break the stigma and promote emotional well-being.
Tiffanie Williams-Brooks and Stasha Vaughan with The Harris Center share more about the program.
Dr. Krystin Holmes, with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, shares how communities and workplaces can reduce the stigma around mental health and create more supportive environments.
HOUSTON (KIAH) – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and a recent study highlighted the issues surrounding mental health resources for Texans. Experts at Leafwell analyzed data from Mental Health America and ranked Texas as the top third state with the worst mental health support.
