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California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers.
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Rapper Lil Jon says ‘Yeah!' to meditation
While Lil Jon admits he’s not a typical meditation guru, he wants to help everybody to find mindfulness. NBC Los Angeles’ Ted Chen reports.
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Turn down for calm: Rapper Lil Jon turns to meditation for inner peace
Rapper Lil Jon is tapping into a calmer side as he’s set to release his second album on meditation.
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Learn breathwork basics & how the mindfulness technique can improve mental health
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis finds her “zen” with co-founder of Beats and Breath Christopher August, who explains how using breathing techniques can pave the way for personal growth, resilience and overall well-being.
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 invite you to the NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival at LA State Historic Park
Join Annabelle Sedano, NBC4 News Anchor and Sandra O’Neill, Telemundo 52 News Anchor at The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater L.A. County (NAMI GLAC) walk taking place this Saturday, May 4th. This free community wide event at LA Historic State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature a 5K fundraising walk, activities, and food trucks. For...
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3 helpful resources for Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month. Learn more about the organizations supporting autism education, advocacy and more.
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LA plans to end mental health van program
After several years and millions of dollars, the city of Los Angeles plans to shut down one of its alternative emergency response programs. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
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LA to end alternative response program for some mental health emergencies
One of LA’s first alternative response programs for some mental health emergencies will end, because many incidents led to paramedic and police calls anyway.
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As more teens turn to drugs for stress and anxiety, this is how to talk to them
As a CDC study revealed more teens are abusing substances to mitigate stress and anxiety, NBCLA’s Lynette Romero speaks with a psychiatrist who recommends parents observe their children for any unusual signs, including sleep deprivation.
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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest.
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SoCal family wins $11M settlement against mental health facility
After 26-year-old Brandon Nelson died by suicide at an Orange County mental health treatment facility, his family sued the company and its CEO for wrongful death.
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Mental health treatment crisis in California leads to one family's $11M settlement
California faces a severe shortage of licensed mental health treatment facilities, and existing ones often fall well short of expectations.
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Feeling stuck this year? Here's how to overcome roadblocks & self-doubt
The majority of New Year’s resolutions fail, but why? Clinical psychologist & anxiety therapist, Dr. Lauren Cook, sits down with California Live’s Danielle Nottingham to share her expert tips on how to push through roadblocks along your journey.
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What is ‘factitious disorder imposed on another,' or FDIA?
Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy, is a mental illness in which a person will garner attention by pretending their dependent is ill or disabled.
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What to know about your mental health over the holidays
The holiday season also places more stress on people, stress that can take a toll on one’s mental health. Here’s what you can do to help.
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K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles.
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Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike.
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Live life going from FOMO to JOMO
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis meets the authors of the “JOMO Journal, a daily practice for The Joy of Missing Out” on ways to live a more meaningful and peaceful life.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: What to know about this year's theme
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” aims to improve knowledge, raise awareness, and drive actions that protect mental health as a human right.
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IE therapist helps heal Latino community through social media
Jackie Garcia founded TherapyLux in 2020 in an effort to promote the understanding of generational trauma.