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It’s a big development for Bexar County. S.M.A.R.T., the county’s crisis mental health response team, is now a 24/7 operation.

A polo shirt and jeans aren’t the uniform anyone would typically expect from a police officer or a paramedic. For crisis mental health teams, dressing down is a part of the job.

Bexar County now has an additional $7.1 million for mental health programs.

In this #BexarTalk Episode we invite Gilbert Gonzales, Director of Bexar County's Behavioral and Mental Health Department to talk about the programs and initiatives available in our County to help those who need them. For more information on this subject visit their page at bexar.org/dbh .

Statistics show that one in five people struggle with mental health in our county.

Younger women, renters and parents felt biggest impact, Bexar Facts poll shows.

Last week, seven SAPD officers were injured in a shooting. The original call came in as a suicide in progress with a gun. KSAT has covered multiple stories on mental health response, but does that change in a crisis situation?

Bexar County health care providers and elected officials recognized World Mental Health Day Friday with a resource fair.

Though the COVID-19 Bexar County Courthouse protocol meant that the families of participants in the Bexar County Mental Health Court program were prohibited from attending graduation ceremonies, they will still get an opportunity to see the graduation.

Bexar County has leased the property in the south of the county for years. Today Commissioners agreed to buy the 10-acre site and add life-saving new services.

Mental Health Day at Bexar County #BexarCountyMentalHealth

The Bexar County Felony Drug Court presented 32 graduates of the Specialty Treatment Courts who have overcome long histories of substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma to successfully complete the program requirements. The Felony Drug Court is an intensive 12-18 month-long program for non-violent offenders with substance abuse disorders and ...

SAN ANTONIO - Bexar County is facing a big challenge in suicide prevention. Since 2005, rates have increased across the nation, and here in Bexar County, it's u

The City of San Antonio funds the only residential facility in Bexar County that treats co-occurring conditions, meaning people with both substance use and mental health disorders. A sharp drop in funding this year cut the bed number by 72 percent.

SAN ANTONIO - Bexar County Commissioners are discussing on Tuesday spending millions in federal dollars to increase behavioral health services to keep mentally ill people out of the jail and get people the help they need. The task force, which is looking to use these funds, showed a lot of data about the mental health crisis, as 1 in 5 people ...

Dual Diagnosis Residential Facility (DDRF) CHCS manages the TCOOMMI-funded Dual Diagnosis Program within the Bexar County Dual Diagnosis Residential Facility (DDRF). DDRF is a residential treatment jail diversion program serving adult male and female individuals dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. Judicial referrals ...

Mental illness affects nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. in any given year. But mental illness isn’t just "mental" — it can impact our physical health too. Learn why mental health is a public health issue in this third episode of the "That's Public Health" web series from APHA and Complexly.

The Center for Health Care Services provides Community & Crisis Response Services programs to better address mental health crises in Bexar County. For more information, visit chcsbc.org

Psychosis is a word that describes what happens when people are experiencing and perceiving the world around them differently than others. In any given year, about 100,000 teens and young adults will experience psychosis. Follow our character through his experience with First Episode Psychosis, and learn more about the symptoms and resources ...

Health officials brief city councilmembers on their proactive measures.

Doctors say dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea are common symptoms that can impact anyone at any age

The UK's prison problems, with many inmates suffering from mental illness, are mirrored around the world. In America there are thought to be three times more psychiatric patients in prison than in hospital. BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool was given special permission to film inside Cook County Jail, Illinois, and to speak to the prisoners at ...

Since the COVID pandemic there is an increase of people in mental health crisis in NYC yet a decrease in available patient beds.

According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, people with untreated severe mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed during an encounter with law enforcement than other civilians. Police departments across the country use crisis intervention teams to intercede with the mentally ill, but one department in Anne Arundel County, Maryland ...

She fought back tears when she sat beside her colleagues and told the people of Bexar County she had colon cancer.

Officials held a ceremony on Monday as the final beam for University Health’s Retama Hospital was signed and lifted to the top of the five-story building.

In this video, Ms. Kristen Coffey, Mr. Dennis Doherty, and Dr. Laura Weissman outline strategies for preparation, good communication, and accommodation for treating a patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the healthcare setting. They also review the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder so that providers may be best prepared to create ...

Learn about the prevalence and impact of serious mental illness (SMI) on the United States. The reality is that SMI is an important public health and everyone should be aware of it. In 2019, more than 13 million adults had SMI in the past year -- that adds up to more than 5% of all adults in the U.S. Watch this video to find stats about ...

Dr. Marigene Hartker with United Health Care said parents should openly talk to their children about behavioral health issues.

Most severely mentally ill people don't meet civil commitment standards, but many struggle on their own. What's left is a mental health system with frustrating gaps. Read the full story: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/cycle-failing-people-with-serious-mental-illness-uncommitted/283-c921b1aa-de69-4656-9870-359faff8a914 Subscribe ...

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to expand, San Antonio’s health officials are raising awareness about the virus.

The symptoms of mental illness can be difficult to detect. When signs and symptoms are present, family and friends may not know how to intervene or offer proper treatment recommendations. At this seminar you will learn warning signs of mental health concerns and will obtain an overview of common treatments. Presented By: Seema Sehgal, MD ...

Newsy exposes the important nuance in America's mental health crisis, with a focus on how people are overcoming their struggles. The CDC reports one in four Americans between the ages of 18-44 received mental health treatment last year. That's up nearly 20% from before the pandemic. #mentalhealth #newsy ...

Learn how integrated screening and treatment for patients with both a mental illness and substance use disorder can make treatment more effective for patients. An integrated approach leads to better quality of care and health outcomes for patients. Visit www.SAMHSA.gov/co-occurring to learn more.

Meet three people –all who have mental illness and addiction –and learn about their experience with homelessness.

The Psychiatry Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center offers a wide range of services for individuals facing behavioral health problems. At the Midtown Campus, our newly-constructed, adult inpatient psychiatry units optimize the experience and comfort for patients and families. For more information about the inpatient unit ...

Bexar County jail administrators recently received some good news — a rarity for them. The complex was deemed to be back in compliance with state jail standards after failing twice last year.⁠ ⁠ Yet, they’re still struggling with a shortage of jailers, frequent overcrowding and an alarming number of suicides and health crises resulting ...

As Black History Month kicks off, one Bexar County judge is honoring the few black judges who came before her in a special meet and greet event. Judge Yolanda Huff presides over County Court 12 and the Mental Health Court.

It's time to have real conversations about our mental health. ABC30 presents its Emmy Award winning documentary taking a deep look at the state of mental health in California, inside the lives of those who suffer, the stigma associated with mental illness, organizations making a difference and those standing up to give hope. #mentalhealth # ...

James Burns is voluntarily spending 30 days in solitary confinement. Learn more at solitary.vice.com: http://bit.ly/2icVUGb ---- America’s relationship with its mentally ill population continues to suffer as a result of inadequacies in the country’s mental health care system. For the mentally ill in Chicago, the effects of this inadequacy ...

Learn how treatment and support make it possible for people with serious mental illness (SMI) lived experience such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia manage their disorder and live healthy and rewarding lives. Discussions include their individual paths to recovery, types of treatment, and supports they use for their ...

This documentary tells the story of the successful implementation of integrated treatment through the experiences of consumers, policymakers and practitioners in two former COSIG States, Connecticut and Louisiana. Visit http://beta.samhsa.gov/co-occurring to learn more about how SAMHSA supports integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Bryn Lottig shares her personal story of growing up in a substance abuse home and the science behind how she was able to break the cycle with a desire to educate others. Bryn Lottig is the co-founder of Kikori, an app for educators that aligns experiential education activities with teaching and social emotional standards. Bryn is a sought-after ...

People with substance use and mental health issues have options on how and where they can receive help. Assistance in the community allows for you to receive the help you need while remaining a part of your community.

“I feel like if the pandemic hadn’t happened at all, a lot of my sadness and mental problems would not be as bad as they are,” Neenah Hughes, who was in eighth grade when COVID hit, tells 60 Minutes. https://cbsn.ws/392dFUk #MentalHealth "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting ...

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in partnership with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) have launched a short, engaging video providing information to youth and children who have a parent with a mental illness.

Bergen County New Jersey Community Health Project (CHIP) that illustrates how individuals, law enforcement, and mental health professionals work together during a mental health crisis. A valuable teaching aid - for individuals, families, communities, law enforcement officials - to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of mental illness ...

The AVID Jail Project hopes that the images and stories we share will bring attention to the crisis of mental health in our criminal justice system and will humanize an issue that is all too easily ignored. As Washington’s protection and advocacy agency, DRW is in a unique position to bring recording equipment into jails to capture and share ...