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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skid Row wellness facility looks to bring mental health services to heart of homeless crisis
A new wellness center opened at the heart of Skid Row Friday, meant to help Los Angeles' homeless get valuable mental health services.
A new wellness center opened at the heart of Skid Row Friday, meant to help Los Angeles' homeless get valuable mental health services.
12-year-old reveals horrific details of how he's being bullied in school
A 12-year-old boy reveals heartbreaking details of how bullies are targeting him in school.
A 12-year-old boy reveals heartbreaking details of how bullies are targeting him in school.
Orange County middle school assistant principal takes own life on campus
School officials confirm Moises Plascencia, the assistant principal at Kraemer Middle School in Placentia, died by suicide on campus on Monday.
School officials confirm Moises Plascencia, the assistant principal at Kraemer Middle School in Placentia, died by suicide on campus on Monday.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Katie Meyer honored by Stanford women's basketball team ahead of Pac-12 title
As the Stanford women's basketball team rode to another Pac-12 title, they paid tribute to Katie Meyer.
As the Stanford women's basketball team rode to another Pac-12 title, they paid tribute to Katie Meyer.
Parents of Stanford soccer star Katie Meyer speak out about her death
Katie Meyer was a Stanford soccer star and captain of her team. Her mom revealed that Katie died from suicide.
Katie Meyer was a Stanford soccer star and captain of her team. Her mom revealed that Katie died from suicide.
Gov. Newsom proposes to force some homeless people into treatment
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
Elementary school in Garden Grove creates 'calming room' for students
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
Elementary school in Garden Grove creates 'calming room' for students
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Cheslie Kryst's death sparks conversation about mental health
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst's death has sparked a conversation nationwide regarding mental health.
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst's death has sparked a conversation nationwide regarding mental health.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.



















