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Calif. voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Lil Jon turns to meditation in new album
Rap icon Lil Jon is exploring a new realm of wellness with his latest album "Total Meditation." Venturing beyond his musical roots, he aims to guide fans toward a healthier lifestyle and inner tranquility.
Mom urges young son to speak about feelings
To find out about her young son Keegan's innermost feelings, this mom asked him to finish sentences that she started. These were his touching responses.
Over 7,000 cows dead in Texas fires, causing "total wipeout" for many ranchers
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
How the brain pushes us to ignore atrocities
For thousands of years, humans have witnessed the horrors of war, genocide, discrimination and political violence. So why don't we as a species do more to stop these atrocities from happening? Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein joins CBS News to explain.
Finding happiness in the election season
Amid a landscape where political discourse often leads to exhaustion, a recent CBS News poll reveals over 40% of Americans dread the potential Biden-Trump rematch, labeling it "depressing." As the November elections draw near, Harvard Professor Arthur C. Brooks, an expert on happiness and co-author with Oprah Winfrey, offers guidance on navigating the murky waters of political engagement with well-being in mind.
Young Philadelphia scientist is taking her research on mental health to a new level
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
California ballot measure on homeless crisis
More than 25% of the U.S. population experiencing homelessness is in California, according to recent data. On Super Tuesday, Proposition 1 will appear on voter ballots, which lays out a massive overhaul of how the state spends billions in the battle to end the homeless crisis. CBS News' Lilia Luciano explains.
How a brain "pacemaker" could help depression
Could a kind of "pacemaker" for the brain hold promise for those battling the severest forms of depression? An Abbott Laboratories device is currently under FDA review. Dr. Allen Burton, chief medical officer of Abbott's neuromodulation business, joins CBS News to explain how the treatment works.
Dr. Sue Varma on “Practical Optimism”
Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new book, “Practical Optimism,”' and her insights from experiences as medical director of the World Trade Center Mental Health Program. She also discusses how a person can become more optimistic.
Biden's allies defending his memory
After a special counsel report released last week took aim at President Biden's age and memory, the president's allies are pushing back. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more on that and how the White House is reacting to Israel's latest actions in Gaza.
Suspect in early-morning France attack may have mental health issues: Police
A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people in an early-morning attack at the busy Gare de Lyon train station in Paris.
Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall on live tour
Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall former NFL players, but off the field, they're connecting with audiences through their "I Am Iconic" live tour. The tour sparks raw conversations about mental health, sports and more. The duo join CBS Mornings to talk about the tour and its impact.
No-phone movement grows in school
More schools across the country are requiring students to lock away phones during school hours. CBS News' Meg Oliver spent the day at a high school in Newburgh, New York, to see how going phone-free has transformed the school experience. She also sat down with a renowned social psychologist who has been researching the connection between phone use and declining mental health, calling it "worse than vaping."
New memoir aims to destigmatize mental health
Award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "While You Were Out," about growing up amid her family's mental illnesses.
Psychologist on boundaries, avoiding burnout
Social psychologist Heidi Grant joins "CBS Mornings" to share tips for managing energy more effectively, including how to set boundaries and actually keep them, and small ways to replenish energy throughout the day.
Tips for managing summer stress
Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss managing summer stress and seasonal depression. She talks about why summer can be a stressful time and how common seasonal affective disorder is.
John Hinckley, Jr. on assassination attempt
The man behind the assassination attempt on former President Ronald Reagan in 1981 blamed his poor mental health for his actions. In an exclusive CBS News interview with Major Garrett, John Hinckley Jr. apologizes to the nation.
Texas man confronts agoraphobia
CBS News follows the journey of Cecil Jackson, a Texas man with agoraphobia, as he ventures further from the confining 1-mile radius he has lived and worked in for more than a decade. David Begnaud reports.
Taylor and Taylor Lautner on "The Squeeze"
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife, Taylor Lautner, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their podcast, "The Squeeze." The series features celebrity and expert guests to further the conversation surrounding mental wellness.
Brittney Griner's wife details call
Brittney Griner's appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in Russia has been scheduled for October 25. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down exclusively with her wife, Cherelle Griner, for her first interview since Brittney Griner's sentencing. Cherelle shares what happened on a phone call with Brittney from Russia that left her crying in bed for days.
Why are Americans driving more dangerously?
Motor vehicle fatalities are above pre-pandemic levels. Matthew Shaer, who wrote about the issue for the New York Times Magazine, joins CBS News to take a look at why that is and what can be done about it.
FDA allows Florida to import Canadian drugs
For the first time, the FDA is allowing a Florida health program to import some prescription drugs in bulk from Canada. Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to explain why the state is facing pushback on the plan.
How to overcome financial stress in 2024
A new survey finds that Americans have financial success on their minds for their goals in the new year. It also reveals that personal finances are overwhelming and stressful to many people. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins to lay out strategies that may help you balance the books in 2024.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Mass shooting in Polish market leaves at least 6 dead, 15 injured
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