How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Less than a third of LAPD mental health calls are being handled by mental health professionals
LAPD Chief Michel Moore says the department is only able to handle between 20% and 25% of mental health calls with mental health response teams, saying the department lacks resources and staff.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore says the department is only able to handle between 20% and 25% of mental health calls with mental health response teams, saying the department lacks resources and staff.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
Family of nurse charged in Windsor Hills crash advocates for mental health awareness
Nicole Linton has been charged with six counts of murder for the Aug. 4 crash that killed five people and an unborn child.
Nicole Linton has been charged with six counts of murder for the Aug. 4 crash that killed five people and an unborn child.
Newsom signs bill that would provide court-ordered care for homeless with severe mental illness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his "CARE Act" on Wednesday, which would allow family members or first responders to request homeless people with severe mental health be put into treatment.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his "CARE Act" on Wednesday, which would allow family members or first responders to request homeless people with severe mental health be put into treatment.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Oxnard Union School District brings wellness centers, therapy dogs to students
When students at Channel Islands High School in Oxnard head back to school this fall, there will be a friendly new face there to greet them.
When students at Channel Islands High School in Oxnard head back to school this fall, there will be a friendly new face there to greet them.
Clippers' John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles: 'Darkest place I've ever been in'
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palm Harbor parents call for empathy, kindness after daughter dies by suicide days before start of senior year
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
9-8-8: Hotline provides help for those facing mental health crisis
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, help is available.
Shawn Mendes cancels tour to focus on mental health: 'Much needed time off'
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Boxer, SoCal native Ryan Garcia discusses fight with mental health
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with anxiety and mental health.
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with anxiety and mental health.
Boxer, SoCal native Ryan Garcia discusses fight with mental health
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with mental health.
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with mental health.