These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds

According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.

Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him

Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."

Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack

A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.

Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier completed

A system of nets beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to deter people from jumping to their death is now complete.

Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.

Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content

Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Prop 1: Newsom, Bass launch campaign for $6.4B mental health bond measure

According to Newsom's office, the proposition, if approved by a majority of the state's voters, would create 11,150 behavioral health treatment beds across the state, along with housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots.

Widow of deputy who took own life sues LA County Sheriff's Department

The widow of a LA County deputy who took his own life is taking Los Angeles County to court, accusing LASD of forcing its employees to work overtime -- which may have contributed to the deputy's depression and eventual death.

Widow of deputy who took own life sues LASD
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The widow of a LA County deputy who took his own life is taking Los Angeles County to court, accusing LASD of forcing its employees to work overtime -- which may have contributed to the deputy's depression and eventual death.

California's new mental health court sees over 100 petitions in 2 months

An alternative mental health court to compel treatment for people with severe mental illness has received more than 100 petitions since launching in seven California counties in October.

National Runaway Prevention Month highlights growing need for support

As November unfolds, National Runaway Prevention Month aims to shed light on the challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and other adversities. With over 4.2 million young people aged 13-25 facing homelessness annually in the United States, efforts to address this issue have become increasingly crucial.

Learn more about the impact of color psychology

Studies have proven the weather can affect your mood, but can the color of your clothes? FOX 11's Brooke Thomas reports.

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Can the color of your clothes impact your mood? It turns out, hues can impact your behavior. FOX 11's Brooke Thomas reports.

Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey

A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.

New Hampshire psychiatric hospital shooting ends with suspect dead

A shooting at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Friday ended with “multiple victims" and a dead shooter, authorities said.

Former deputy sounds alarm on LA County deputy suicides

A former deputy is sounding the alarm in the wake of the recent suicide cases at LA County Sheriff's Department.

Retired LAPD, LASD detectives advocate for mental health support in law enforcement

FOX 11's Gina Silva reports some law enforcement officers fear possibly losing their jobs if they were to come forward with their mental health struggles.