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Here's why comparing yourself to others can lead to mediocrity
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.
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La Palma family's desperate search for matriarch with mental health issue
A La Palma family is desperate to find their missing matriarch who was last seen in early September.
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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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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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Mini therapy horses provide big help for trauma victims in LA County
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.
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Calabasas nonprofit offers mini therapy horse program
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.
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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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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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What does the slang term ‘Menty B' mean? (And what if your teen says they're having one?)
“Menty B” is Gen Z slang for “mental breakdown.” It’s a carefree term, but it shows how seriously many teens value their mental health.
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Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions — with the rate among male construction workers 75% higher than men in the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Here are ways to reduce work-related stress, according to a psychologist
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham sits down with psychologist Dr. Lauren Cook to learn how to improve overall mental health in the workplace. From a managerial level to remote employees, there are ways everyone can recognize and reduce stressors in their professional space to create more fulfilling lives.
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Expert & author explains how to find healing & forgiveness after trauma
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Dr. Frank Anderson to talk about his new memoir “To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation,” and why he encourages readers to embrace their true selves.
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Rapper & Activist Mistah FAB's “Thug Therapy” creates a safe space for men to talk about mental health
California Live’s Jobeth Devera sits down with Bay Area Rapper/Community Activist Stanley “Mistah FAB” Cox to discuss Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and his bi-weekly “Thug Therapy” sessions held at the California Ballroom in Oakland. These sessions are free and create a safe space for men to connect and talk about their mental health struggles.
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The first pill for postpartum depression is finally getting to patients. Doctors say it's working.
Psychiatrists are writing the first prescriptions for zuranolone, which got approved last year.
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LA doctor explains how ketamine clinics help patients
A doctor who co-founded Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles shares how the treatment helps patients who live with mental health disorders. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on May 22, 2024.
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How ‘ketamine clinics' in LA treat patients with mental health disorders
A powerful drug that’s been around for decades is being used in a new way to help treat patients with mental health illnesses.
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Learn about the impactful health benefits of art therapy
California Live’s Danielle Nottingham catches up with a licensed art therapist and board member of American Art Therapy Association to discuss what art therapy is and the proven benefits of this type of practice.