Mental Health

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step toward better addressing mental health-related calls by establishing a specialized team with the aid of a federal grant. Sheriff Mark Garber revealed the initiative at a press conference, emphasizing the changing landscape of law enforcement in response to public expectations. This is a huge win for the Lafayette community.

A middle school teacher in South Louisiana has struck an emotional chord with her recently conducted classroom exercise, asking her students a question that has sparked a major conversation.

I noticed after a few weeks that after watching an episode I would often feel a lift in my mood. I felt more energy and more mentally alert.

Do the current 100 degree plus temperatures have you fighting mad? Well, there's a reason for that...

A new study has been released of the "Most Depressed Cities in the U.S." and unfortunately, Louisiana has landed two inside of the Top 20.

Utah has now become the first state to require social media companies to obtain parental consent for minors to be able to open an account.

Keeping up with our mental and physical health should always be on our to-do lists, but sometimes that doesn't always happen when the holidays start approaching. A few local businesses want to help with that.

Talk to your friends, as there are many people who are not "OK" in today's climate, and commit the number to memory: 988

Nomophobia is a very real concern, especially among younger people. It might not be deadly but it could certainly spoil your day.

Which body part do you wash first when you shower? Your choice could reveal some surprising insights into the person that you are.

Science has uncovered some extraordinary benefits that come with using "blue language" during stressful times.

We're known for our hospitality, food, festivals, and fun in Louisiana. But with that being said, how happy are we?

At 5:30am Tuesday (9/14/21) Minden Police Officers were dispatched to a terrifying scene.

Calling in "well" is becoming more widely accepted as a way to battle job fatigue and burnout.

You're not going crazy (probably)

Between COVID and Christmas, there are a lot of things that can make you blue this time of year.

It's emotional therapy we can all afford. We just need to pick the right place to do it.

We can boost our mental health by tricking it. So smile big and proud, "fake it till you make it" boost your own mental health.

U.S. Senator John Kennedy says the money will assist people in getting the help they need.

For many, the lifting of shutdowns means having to go back outside into an uncertain environment. There is help available in Louisiana.