Mental health

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.

More than 2,000 mental health workers at Southern California’s Kaiser Permanente hospital are planning to walk off the job, their union said.

NBC4’s Hetty Chang spoke with Dr. Neel Doshi, who offered tips on how to help loved ones suffering from mental health illnesses.

There is an inequality of data on mental health conditions within the South Asian community likely due to the lack of conversation around the topic.

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with career expert Laura Gassner Otting about why we constantly compare ourselves to others. Laura says basing our success on other people’s social media feeds is like “comparing our bloopers to everyone else’s highlight reels.” They also chat about ways to reframe how you define success.

A La Palma family is desperate to find their missing matriarch who was last seen in early September.

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.

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.

Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.

They’re roughly a fifth the size of a regular horse, fit perfectly in the back of a van and are helping people deal with mental and physical trauma all over LA County.

A nonprofit and their mini therapy horses are lending a hoof for those dealing with trauma or just need a little distraction. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2024.

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.