Nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline now available in Spanish

Federal officials Thursday announced the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline now offers Spanish text and chat services across the country -- with a leading mental health care provider in California saying the move will increase access to "live-saving services."

Teen Line volunteer helps fellow youth struggling with mental health

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the 988 mental health hotline. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in Los Angeles has been at the forefront of that national program.

SoCal therapist shares ways to support the LGBTQ+ community

Pride Month is a time for acceptance and celebration. However, research shows that LGBTQ teens are at increased risk of suicide and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.

Local mental health advocate to receive honors

Dr. Kira Curry helped bring mental health issues into the spotlight for nearly three decades. This week she'll be honored for her work.

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss had no drugs or alcohol in his system when he died: autopsy report

The autopsy report also included a police report in which Boss's widow, Allison Holker, 35, told authorities "to her knowledge, [Boss] does not have a history of suicide attempts or suicidal ideation."

Ja Morant ‘fine’ after police welfare check for concerning Instagram post

The Memphis Grizzlies star posted several messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma," “Love ya pops" and “You da greatest babygirl love ya," and another post with the word “Bye."

Social media use tips for parents and teens from the US surgeon general

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take “immediate action” to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media.

Surgeon general issues warning about social media
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The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take ?immediate action? to protect kids? and adolescents? mental health on social media.

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

VP Harris to visit South LA
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According to her office, Harris will be touring a maternal health nonprofit and touting efforts "to support maternal health outcomes and maternal mental health."

Mental health and the AAPI community
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Right now roughly 18% of the general population is seeking help for mental health issues. But health experts say in the AAPI community, that figure actually drops to 8%. Here's why.

Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47

Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.

Using sound baths to promote healing
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Sound baths could be used to quiet the mind and help with stress, fatigue, and anxiety.

Robin the Robot visits FOX 11
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The world's first emotionally-intelligent robot, Robin, paid a visit to FOX 11's studio.

Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.