Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Hearts2Heal
Grief is something we all experience, yet it's often faced in silence and in isolation. The nonprofit Hearts2Heal is working to change that. Founder, president and CEO Maria Brown-Spence and director of photography Jeremiah Sudarmanto join Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share how.
Grief is something we all experience, yet it's often faced in silence and in isolation. The nonprofit Hearts2Heal is working to change that. Founder, president and CEO Maria Brown-Spence and director of photography Jeremiah Sudarmanto join Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share how.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Texas to launch independent psychedelic study after drug companies miss mark
After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies.
After losing faith in potential drug company partners, Texas is planning to launch an independent study into the medical application of ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant with psychedelic properties that's been promising for PTSD and other mental maladies.
Military suicides decline in 2024, but long-term trend remains a concern
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Williamson County welcomes first crisis K-9, Chase
Meet Chase, Williamson County's first-ever crisis K-9!
Meet Chase, Williamson County's first-ever crisis K-9!
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
VA providing $112M in grants for veteran suicide prevention programs across the country
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Texas State University PD swears in new therapy dogs
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Texas State University has two new therapy dogs, who were sworn in as part of the university police force.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Seasonal affective disorder
Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder also known as "SAD." It's more than the winter blues. It's a type of depression that typically hits in the fall and gets a little worse in the winter. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos shares a few of those signs to look for in this HealthBeat.
Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder also known as "SAD." It's more than the winter blues. It's a type of depression that typically hits in the fall and gets a little worse in the winter. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos shares a few of those signs to look for in this HealthBeat.
Mother remembers son shot, killed; charges dropped against his accused killer
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
San Marcos officers trained for mental health crises
The San Marcos Police Department is celebrating a new milestone, as more than half of the department is now Mental Health Peace Officer certified.
The San Marcos Police Department is celebrating a new milestone, as more than half of the department is now Mental Health Peace Officer certified.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Austin police focuses on officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings in 15 months
The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.
The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.