Christmas gifts with mental health in mind
Joey Fortman with RealityMom.Rocks talks about getting presents that promote mental health and self care (12-8-2023)
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Joey Fortman with RealityMom.Rocks talks about getting presents that promote mental health and self care (12-8-2023)
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot's attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit.
A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
Kaiser Permanente must overhaul behavioral health care services and pay a $50 million fine under a settlement agreement announced Thursday by the California Department of Managed Health Care.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two major pieces of legislation to transform the state's mental health system and to address the state's worsening homelessness crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that makes it easier for authorities to compel treatment for people with mental illness or addiction issues.
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
California has taken a significant step to address the ongoing mental health crisis with the launch of the CARE Act Court program.
Under CARE Court, judges can order people to get help, with counties required to provide aid. Critics argue the California mental health care program is costly and could strip people of their rights.
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public.
California lawmakers have voted to strengthen eviction protections for renters, closing an existing loophole allowing landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
As kids return to school across the Bay Area, schools are grappling with increased mental health issues among students. Three years after the pandemic, many school districts are still playing catch up, trying to address an explosion of cases. Itay Hod reports. (8/16/23)
As kids return to school across the Bay Area, schools are grappling with increased mental health issues among students. Three years after the pandemic, many school districts are still playing catch up, trying to address an explosion of cases.
Elizabeth Cook reports on mental health activists protesting reduction of services at San Jose's Good Samaritan Hospital (7-31-2023)
Mental health advocates were rallying Monday morning in the South Bay against the closure of acute psychiatric beds at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Bradley Blackburn reports on new survey showing that many people are still unaware of the 988 Lifeline a year after its launch (7-17-2023)
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla came Wednesday to the San Francisco LGBT Center to announce plans to launch a Senate mental health caucus.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors at a meeting Tuesday unanimously approved plans for funding more robust mental health services in the county.
A new Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report highlights the need for additional staffing in the county's Behavioral Health Division (BHD).
Across the country, there is a shortage of mental health professionals. A Bay Area doctor is among those training to be a part of the solution. Lezla Gooden reports. (6/14/23)
Across the country, there is a shortage of mental health professionals. A Bay Area doctor is among those training to be a part of the solution.
Despite decreased revenues and a strained budget, mental health advocates in Alameda County are calling for a massive new investment in psychiatric treatment to try to curb the surge in mental illness. John Ramos reports. (6/13/23)
Despite decreased revenues and a strained budget, mental health advocates in Alameda County are calling for a massive new investment in psychiatric treatment to try to curb the surge in mental illness.
Lauren Toms reports on the impact from the San Francisco Sheriff's Department launching a new free tablet program for inmates (5-31-2023)
