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Parents who raise kids who are mentally stronger than most do these 6 things
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.
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Watch: Helping mothers, expectant moms with access to mental health care
For mothers with children at any age or expectant moms, mental health is crucial. One Bay Area hospital is trying to help women get better access to care.
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US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level
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.
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Can Instagram's new ‘Teen Accounts' help improve youth mental health? Experts weigh in
Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.
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VA Department highlights mental health awareness
September is suicide prevention month and the Department of Veteran Affairs is highlighting tools to support veterans struggling with mental health.
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3 ways your body is letting you know you're experiencing burnout, from a psychologist
Spotting the signs of burnout is key for preventing it, or reversing it. Here are three categories of burnout symptoms and how to manage them.
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Australian weatherman's candid approach to having panic attacks on air
While giving his morning report on Monday, Byrne informed viewers that he was “going to need to stop for a second” because he was having a
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Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.
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48-year-old founded ‘Moms on Mushrooms' to share the practice of microdosing for mental health
Tracey Tee founded Moms on Mushrooms, a group where moms discuss their experiences taking psilocybin mushrooms for mental health. Research shows it may work.
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Teen girls say they're feeling less sadness and despair, CDC reports
With families around the country preparing to go back to school, there is promising news about teen mental health: Girls seem to be feeling a little better.
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Balancing pro sports and mental health
Many Olympians are speaking out and making their mental health struggles more visible. But, how do they manage? NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with three-time track and field Olympian Shannon Rowbury and Megan Hankins-Maldonado, a licensed therapist and emotional support coach, to understand how athletes cope.
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What does the slang term ‘Menty B' mean? (And what if your teen says they're having one?)
“Menty B” is Gen Z slang for “mental breakdown.” It’s a carefree term, but it shows how seriously many teens value their mental health.
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Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions — with the rate among male construction workers 75% higher than men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Puppy therapy at NBC Bay Area
All year long we work to Clear the Shelters, but on Wednesday the shelter visited NBC Bay Area in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
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The first pill for postpartum depression is finally getting to patients. Doctors say it's working.
Psychiatrists are writing the first prescriptions for zuranolone, which got approved last year.
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Parenting expert shares ways to promote & support your family's mental wellness
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with parenting expert and author Donna Tetreault during Mental Health Awareness Month to learn how to best support the ones you love most. Tetreault shares family wellness tips that can open up the often difficult conversation surrounding mental health.
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Partnership among states, organizations creates Youth Mental Health Corps
May is mental health awareness month, and a parternship of organizations has teamed up with 11 states, including California, to create the Youth Mental Health Corps to help kids connect with mental health support.
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South Bay nonprofit tackles youth mental health issues
Nearly 60% of American youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment, according to a national nonprofit. Now, a Bay Area nonprofit tells us how it’s trying to reduce that number in the South Bay.
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South Bay nonprofit tackles youth mental health issues
Nearly 60% of American youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment, according to a national nonprofit. Now, a Bay Area nonprofit tells us how it’s trying to reduce that number in the South Bay.
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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers.