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.

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.

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.

It’s World Mental Health Day, and as a conference gets underway in Southern California, expert Jeremiah Aja discusses improving mental wellness in students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.