Mental health struggles can affect anyone, but it is not always easy to recognize when everyday stress becomes something more serious. Mental Health Expert Edgar Tello shares the warning signs families should not ignore, how to start supportive conversations without judgment and where Houstonians can turn for affordable mental health support. We also discuss the difference between normal stress and a true mental health crisis, plus why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.

Houston artists Kim Pham and Ally Ham, use their personal experiences with grief, disability, and mental illness to create powerful artwork and advocate for healing through art therapy. The exhibit, hosted at Reeves Art+Design, brings together 20 artists and supports the nonprofit All Girls Love, which provides creative therapy for women overcoming trauma.

The smile on full display from Simone Biles said it all: The U.S. superstar stuck the landing on her balance beam routine, her face lit up, and all at once, she embodied pure joy, a seventh Olympic medal, and likely some relief, having the weight of the world off her back, at least for a few minutes.

Therapy gave Danielle Gomez the tools she needed to navigate a particularly hard chapter in her life, after both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer within six months of one another; she suffered a miscarriage; and then got pregnant again.

It’s OK to be sad. Everyone feels "off" sometimes, whether that means, sad, angry or frustrated. Those are normal human emotions. But what about if you feel more than sad? Have you considered seeing a therapist?