Bill would allow parents to sue social media platforms for kids' addictions
A bill in California would allow parents to sue social media companies if their child becomes addicted to the platforms.
CHP officer shot: Suspect's family, community plead for mental health help
Those who know the suspect told FOX 11 the suspect had been battling PTSD and was in desperate need of mental health help.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
How to talk to your kids about school shootings
The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and "began shooting anyone that was in his way," authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
In Depth: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Hal speaks with doctors about a potential mental health crisis in the U.S, and the COVID-19 pandemic's affects on mental health.
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
'Toddlers and Tiaras' star Kailia Posey, 16, died by suicide: report
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
UCLA grad goes viral for TikTok video on expectations on first-generation immigrants
A viral video raises awareness on mental health and establishing boundaries among families of immigrants.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Former California high school track star Sarah Shulze dead at 21
Sarah Shulze, a runner on the University of Wisconsin's track and cross country teams and former student-athlete in Ventura County, has died. She was 21.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Teen drug overdose deaths rose exponentially during COVID pandemic: UCLA study
Teenage overdose deaths nearly doubled in 2020, according to a UCLA study out Tuesday. Experts say fentanyl and counterfeit pills are to blame.
'Restaurants for Recovery' offering specials to raise money for scholarships, mental health education
A local nonprofit is teaming up with local restaurants to raise money for treatment scholarships and mental health education.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Dodgers renew Andrew Toles' contract so he can have health insurance for mental health services: Report
Andrew Toles hasn't suited up for the Dodgers since 2018, but his contract was just renewed, according to USA Today, so he could have access to mental health resources.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.