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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Communication and setting realistic expectations are two of the ways of solving for anxiety and stress when preparing for the holiday season.
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Bay Area nonprofit aims to reduce suicide among first responders, veterans
A Bay Area non-profit organization is on a mission to help reduce the number of suicides among first responders and veterans.
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Bay Area nonprofit aims to reduce suicide among first responders, veterans
A Bay Area non-profit organization is on a mission to help reduce the number of suicides among first responders and veterans. Christie Smith reports.
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What is brain fog?
Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”
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Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests
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.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
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.
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At 19, he dropped out of college — at 42, he's a bestselling author with a No. 1-selling novel
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.
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Why Jennie Garth Says “I Choose Me”
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.”
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Psychologist Shares How to Manage Emotions During the Holidays
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.
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3 things to do besides watch the election tonight — ‘I made an appointment for a facial,' one therapist says
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.
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This Stanford professor went to Bhutan to learn about happiness. Here's his No. 1 takeaway
In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.
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‘Hurried child syndrome' isn't what you think it is
“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”
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Andrew Garfield and Elmo teach an ‘extremely important' lesson on grieving and loss in viral video, psychologist says
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.
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Stanford psychologist behind the controversial ‘Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.
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25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds: What experts want you to know
Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.
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Watch: Expert provides key points in improving mental wellness in students
It’s World Mental Health Day, and as a conference gets underway in Southern California, expert Jeremiah Aja discusses improving mental wellness in students.
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Watch: Expert discusses dealing with election stress
Less than a month away from the election, and thosed feeling stressed about it should know they’re not alone. UC Santa Barbara professor Tania Israel talks about navigating political polarization.
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Watch: Landscaper-artist doing his part to support mental health awareness
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, one South Bay man is raising awareness by giving new purpose to his art. A landscaper by day and an artist by night, Trieu Dao tells us more.
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Watch: Tech exec shares his struggles with mental health
Many people struggle with mental health and finding balance, even high-profile tech executives. One Fortune 500 exec and author, Eddie Garcia, shares his personal struggles with mental health.
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UCSF study shows extended screen time is mentally unhealthy for kids
A new study from UCSF shows evidence of how unhealthy it is for children to be locked on their phones, tablets and computers for extended periods of time.