'Listening bench' used to fight college loneliness
College students may be especially impacted by feelings of isolation.
College students may be especially impacted by feelings of isolation.
ChatGPT blamed for son's death by suicide: Lawsuit
ChatGPT is accused of having a chatbot draft up a teen's suicide note and contributing to the 16-year-old's eventual death.
ChatGPT is accused of having a chatbot draft up a teen's suicide note and contributing to the 16-year-old's eventual death.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Ways social media can help teens' health
Experts say that when it comes to children and social media, how they're using it can be just as important as how much they're using it. In some cases social media might help their mental health.
Experts say that when it comes to children and social media, how they're using it can be just as important as how much they're using it. In some cases social media might help their mental health.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
LA Co. deputies pushed to brink amid mandatory double, triple shifts; 13 suicides reported since 2023
LASD is experiencing a mental health crisis, evidenced by at least 13 suicides among current and recently retired employees since 2023, with deputies being pushed to work mandatory double or triple shifts.
LASD is experiencing a mental health crisis, evidenced by at least 13 suicides among current and recently retired employees since 2023, with deputies being pushed to work mandatory double or triple shifts.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Luke Combs admits his struggle with 'obscure' mental health disorder can be ‘all-consuming’
Luke Combs opened up about his constant struggle with OCD, admitting he has repetitive and anxious thoughts that can impact his work and daily life.
Luke Combs opened up about his constant struggle with OCD, admitting he has repetitive and anxious thoughts that can impact his work and daily life.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Kim Sae-ron cause of death released
A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.
A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.
LA family shares message on teen suicide prevention
FOX 11's Sandra Endo spoke to a local family who shared a powerful message on teen mental health and suicide prevention.
FOX 11's Sandra Endo spoke to a local family who shared a powerful message on teen mental health and suicide prevention.
Aubrey Plaza breaks silence on husband's death: 'Unimaginable tragedy'
Director Jeff Baena died by suicide on Jan. 3, according to LA County Medical Examiner.
Director Jeff Baena died by suicide on Jan. 3, according to LA County Medical Examiner.
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Moms speak out against LA, Orange county delaying start of major mental health law
California's SB would make it easier to get conservatorships for people with severe mental illnesses. Los Angeles and Orange counties are delaying its implementation until 2026.
California's SB would make it easier to get conservatorships for people with severe mental illnesses. Los Angeles and Orange counties are delaying its implementation until 2026.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.