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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.
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Therapist uses social media to reach Latino community
The latino community is becoming more aware of the importance of mental health and one therepist from the Inland Empire is reaching out to the latino community with social media hoping to remove the stigma of seeking help.
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Country singer Hardy cancels tour due to serious anxiety: ‘It has taken over my life'
The “Wait In the Truck” singer says his mental health remains affected by a bus accident he was involved in last October.
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Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
A study has found that the psychedelic drug MDMA, combined with talk therapy, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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10 possible signs of Alzheimer's — and how the disease affects Hispanic people
The Alzheimer’s Association created a list of early signs of the disease or other types of dementia. In the United States, the disease disproportionately affects Hispanic patients.
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Many big US cities now answer mental health crisis calls with civilian teams — not police
The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing police from some nonviolent 911 calls and sending behavioral health clinicians.
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Yale University settles lawsuit alleging it discriminated against students with mental health issues
Yale University and a student group announced Friday that they’ve reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit that accused the Ivy League school of discriminating against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw. Under the agreement, Yale will modify its policies regarding medical leaves of absence, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students who return to campus. The...