Houston Matters
How Harris County’s Drug Court Program Turned One Addict’s Life Around
Posted on · Recovering addict Erik Richards tells Houston Matters how the county's STAR Drug Court saved his life.
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What Are Houston’s Biggest Mistakes?
Posted on · From tearing down the Shamrock Hotel to not investing in public transit, we discuss what Greater Houston can learn from some of its biggest mistakes.
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Are We Living In A More Aggressive World — Or Is Outrage Amplified By The Media?
Posted on · Experts join Houston Matters to discuss the culture of outrage in our modern world.
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Bringing Baby Home: Advice For New Parents
Posted on · Marriage counselor Brandi Tarver talks about the challenges new parents face when they have their first baby.
News
Mental Health Experts Offer New Approach To Harris County
Posted on · The group recommends moving away from specialists to an "integrated care" model
News
City of Houston And Harris County Team Up To Help The Region’s Inmates And Their Children
Posted on · They are launching two programs, as part of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative, that will provide counseling and mentoring, as well as treatment for substance abuse.
News
Montgomery County Provides Program To Help Veterans Housed In Its Jail
Posted on · It started in May and includes classes about resources and counseling sessions.
Houston Matters
A Growing Gap Between Mental Health Services and Needs on College Campuses
Posted on · A recent report in the Texas Tribune suggests access to mental health care for students on college campuses in Texas is at a breaking point. Counselors are burning out, pay is low and student mental health needs are surging. We learn more from Norma Ngo, the director of the University of Houston’s counseling center, and Aneri Pattani, […]
Health & Science
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Patients May Be Quitting Too Soon
Posted on · A University of Houston study tracked more than 100 cognitive behavioral therapy patients over a twelve-week course to treat anxiety.
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Crisis Hotline Helps Houstonians At Their Darkest Hour
Posted on · We talk with representatives of Crisis Intervention of Houston, which has operated a 24-hour telephone crisis counseling and information hotline since 1970. We discuss the history of the service, and the types of calls they receive today. The crisis hotline number is: 713-HOTLINE (713-468-5463).