4 suicides in 2 days: Disturbing reality of mental health struggles among first responders
LASD was hit with the shocking news that members of the department have taken their own lives. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
LASD was hit with the shocking news that members of the department have taken their own lives. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Cops fear losing jobs over talking about mental health struggles
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.
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.
Sheriff Robert Luna responds to 4 suicides in 2 days within LASD community
"I have the deepest concern for your well-being, and I’m committed to developing a healthier plan to reduce work stress factors to support our employees,” Sheriff Luna said in a statement sent to LASD personnel.
"I have the deepest concern for your well-being, and I’m committed to developing a healthier plan to reduce work stress factors to support our employees,” Sheriff Luna said in a statement sent to LASD personnel.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
Here are some ways to help identify and prevent bullying, expert says
In today's world, bullying has become an increasingly pervasive and concerning issue, largely due to the influence of social media.
In today's world, bullying has become an increasingly pervasive and concerning issue, largely due to the influence of social media.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help
More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move to help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its growing homelessness crisis.
More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move to help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its growing homelessness crisis.
Inglewood campus takes on mental wellness
"Our Own" hopes to tackle mental health issues at school.
"Our Own" hopes to tackle mental health issues at school.
LA County $46B budget update: Board says yes to more mental health specialists, foster care staff
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Efforts continue to get TREAT California initiative on ballot
There's a new initiative to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy to California, but it's going to require one million voter signatures to get it on the ballot.
There's a new initiative to bring psychedelic-assisted therapy to California, but it's going to require one million voter signatures to get it on the ballot.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Marvel's Chris Evans ditched Los Angeles for his mental health
Newly-married actor Chris Evans said he linked Los Angeles to "Pavlovian anxiety" and sought refuge in New England, where he was raised.
Newly-married actor Chris Evans said he linked Los Angeles to "Pavlovian anxiety" and sought refuge in New England, where he was raised.
California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections and mental health care reform
The California Legislature voted Thursday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state’s rent cap.
The California Legislature voted Thursday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state’s rent cap.
The Silent Epidemic: One family's struggle with mental illness
Two Southern California parents say there is an untreated epidemic of mental illness and it needs to be our focus.
Two Southern California parents say there is an untreated epidemic of mental illness and it needs to be our focus.
The Silent Epidemic: One family's struggle with mental illness
Two SoCal parents are sounding the alarm on what they?re calling an untreated epidemic of mental illness.
Two SoCal parents are sounding the alarm on what they?re calling an untreated epidemic of mental illness.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Psychedelics, including magic mushrooms, one step closer to decriminalization in California
The new legislation would include psychedelics like 'magic mushrooms'.
The new legislation would include psychedelics like 'magic mushrooms'.