Nicole Clark

United States

Mental Health Correspondent at Spectrum News Texas

Mental Health Correspondent at Spectrum News Austin

Mental Health Correspondent at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Mental Health Correspondent at Spectrum News Central NC

Mental Health Correspondent at Spectrum News Rochester

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College student interventions

Dec 13, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS — A forecasted record number of Americans will be traveling during the holidays, including many college students returning home from life on campus across the country. It’s a unique opportunity for many families to reconnect. Spectrum News National Mental Health Correspondent Dr. Nicole Clark spoke to one expert who emphasized the need for checking in on college students’ mental health. “College-age students often are facing added stressors like academic pressure.
Your Mental Health: How to cope with election stress

Oct 31, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS — As we approach Election Day next week, the stakes are higher than ever, leading to increased stress.
Your Mental Health: Healing through humor

May 30, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

AUSTIN, Texas — A comedian with chronic depression turned his struggle into a standup routine. And now he’s teaching others to work through their emotional pain with comedy, proving that laughter is good medicine. “But seriously folks, my dad’s mental illness is depression. What’d he gonna do to ya? Bore you to death with his complaining?” Jonathan Granirer said. Jonathan Granirer’s dad is David Granirer, a standup comedian who has depression and bipolar disorder. “It hit when I was 17.
Rep. Crockett on the congressional hearing with Rep. Greene

May 22, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS - In an interview with Dr. Nicole Cross, Rep. Jasmine Crockett discussed the now-infamous congressional hearing with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, mental health affects, Texas' law enforcement response to the Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, Gov. Greg Abbott pardoning Daniel Perry and her advice to young people on how to deal with bullying and verbal attacks.
Former foster youth share stories about their experience

May 16, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS — On any given day, there are around 400,000 kids in foster care in the United States. During this National Foster Care Awareness Month, Spectrum News is taking a closer look at the journey of two men who were placed in foster care; one who is celebrating his experience, and another who is pushing for change. “I was raised in the foster care system. My mother and my father were, unfortunately, addicted to drugs and lost me and my siblings to the system,” said Terrance Williams.
Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

May 9, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

AUSTIN, Texas — Your Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Cross takes a closer look at an alarming pattern of women being randomly attacked by men. There have been 95 unprovoked attacks this year and 50 of the victims were women, according to the latest New York Police Department data. Since March 2024, 14 women have reported getting punched by strangers, leaving at least one with a broken nose, according to police and city officials. These random attacks are not only happening in New York City.
Your Mental Health

Mar 28, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS — The rate of suicide among Black men and boys is increasing, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 and African American adults are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues than the rest of the population.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opens up about her mental health struggles

Mar 21, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

For years, many politicians have feared fallout from revealing their personal mental health challenges, but health experts say that is changing. Judge Lina Hidalgo is the top elected official of Harris County - the third largest county in the U.S. She was the first woman and the first Latina to be elected to that office. Hidalgo is also among the growing number of elected officials who have stepped away from public service to address mental health challenges.
Your Mental Health: Texas man describes battle with long COVID

Mar 7, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

AUSTIN, Texas — March 11 marks four years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While many people have been diagnosed, treated and are doing better, others have long COVID and are still struggling weeks, months and even years after their initial infection. Nearly 18 million Americans report having long COVID since the pandemic began. Fatigue, brain fog and dizziness are the most common symptoms. They can linger for months or years after a COVID infection.
Coping with the mental health effects of mass shootings

Feb 18, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nicole Clark

TEXAS — Every year, more than 100,000 people are shot and more than 40,000 people die from gun violence, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory parade and rally is a sobering reminder that a shooting can happen anywhere, affecting any of us. After a shooting, people may feel shocked, angry, anxious, frustrated, depressed or numb.