SUMMARY: In San Antonio, a new approach to suicide prevention, led by Dr. Craig Brian, focuses on brief cognitive behavior therapy (BCBT) rather than traditional methods, emphasizing stress responses instead of mental illness. Retired Air Force veteran Nancy Dickinson, who struggled with trauma and suicidal thoughts, has experienced life-changing benefits from this therapy. BCBT has shown a remarkable 76% reduction in suicide attempts compared to conventional strategies. While progress is being made with military funding and training clinicians, integration into broader practice remains a challenge, leaving Dickinson hopeful for change as she continues counseling and managing her PTSD.

Recent research is presenting a new way of thinking about suicide prevention, and both experts and patients believe it’s already saving lives.

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SUMMARY: Maya Holloway from NBC 10 interviewed the Green family in Northeast Louisiana about their 2-year-old son, Maverick, who has campomelic dysplasia, a rare genetic disorder. After a video of Maverick trying jalapenos went viral, garnering 95 million views, he became an advocate for children with disabilities, inspiring a supportive community. Maverick attends therapy four times a week and faces health challenges, including upcoming surgeries. His brother Caleb enjoys the attention from schoolmates and community members excited to meet Maverick. Despite hardships, the family emphasizes perseverance, sharing their journey and joy with others and raising awareness about disabilities.

2-year-old Tik Tok star battling rare genetic disorder is spreading awareness from Bastrop, La

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SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a region in the Western Caribbean with a 40% chance of tropical development this week, particularly around November 1. While currently nothing significant is happening, conditions for potential tropical activity may arise, possibly leading to a tropical depression. Historically, November storms in this area typically move northeast into the Atlantic. There’s no immediate concern for the Gulf Coast, but travelers to the Caribbean in early November should stay updated. Additionally, Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3, shifting clocks back an hour. The forecast indicates warm and humid weather with some rain chances for Halloween.

WWL Louisiana meteorologist Alexa Trischler with a special digital-only weather forecast for the New Orleans area with an eye on the tropics for WWL+.

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