Town Square

The psychological triggering effect of what happened at the Oscars. Plus, local theater company, A.D. Players, is here to announce their new season!

Posted on · Today, NPR’s TV critic and mental health experts help us break down the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident. Also, the AD Players are under new leadership and have a new season that includes a pre-Broadway world premier.

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 […]

Houston Matters

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).