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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.
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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.
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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.