Mental Health

Exposure to lead in gasoline during childhood resulted in many millions of excess cases of psychiatric disorders over the last 75 years, a new study estimates.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Award-winning author TJ Klune (“The House in the Cerulean Sea”) on when he felt able to quit his day job and when he first felt like he’d made it as a writer.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with actress Jennie Garth and talks about “Beverly Hills 90210,” her new podcast, and her women’s empowerment event called “I Choose Me Los Angeles.”

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with Psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington on how to find comfort and connection during the holidays when you’re not surrounded by family and friends. She also explains how to manage grief during a time of joy for many.

In this collaboration, Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 shed light on the mental-health crisis in the military, where more than 30,000 service members and veterans in the post-9/11 era have died by suicide.

In this collaboration, Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 shed light on the mental-health crisis in the military, where more than 30,000 service members and veterans in the post-9/11 era have died by suicide

Getting a dinner reservation at a restaurant that’s typically hard to book is one idea that therapists have for avoiding stress on election night.

In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.

“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”

The viral interaction between Andrew Garfield and Elmo shows how to handle loss yourself and how to comfort someone who is in mourning, one expert says.

Nearly 2,400 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California, including San Diego, are poised to strike Monday.

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.

Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.

Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.

U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.

Count board Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer, who made the proposal, said it’s “another vital step” to deliver the best behavioral health services possible.

The facility will have 30 new inpatient psychiatric beds for people needing 24-hour observation and care, and a short-term crisis stabilization unit, officials said

Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.