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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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The second Friday of January is "National Quitters Day", when many people drop their New Year's resolutions. Dr. Krystin Holmes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with The Harris Center, shared some advice for sticking to your goals.
Do you feel down once the holidays are over? If so, you're not alone. Carroll Prasad, a licensed counselor at The Harris Center, explains why the "post-holiday blues" happen and how we can adjust to the new year with our mental health in mind.
The man charged in the shooting has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial. Dr. Steven Coats from The Harris Center's Forensic Mental Health Service Division explained how such determinations are made.
Harris Center CEO Wayne Young shares information on how to access mental health services and describes the services The Harris Center provides.
The Homeless Outreach Team is a partnership between The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD and the Houston Police Department. Program Director Amber Honsinger described the collaborative outreach and engagement services provided to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Many people are unsure of how to access mental health services or what to expect when they do. The Harris Center can provide you with resources and aid. Wayne Young, CEO of the Harris center for mental health, explains how to get help
Following more than a year of program building, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is launching a new initiative to improve the lives of individuals experiencing hardship by providing an integrated, “no-wrong- door” service care approach across different local agencies. The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is among these organizations.
