Plan to replace Oakland police in mental health calls stalls
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
Head of police union criticizes BART plan to hire social workers
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
Firefighter and marine embarking on 50K hike to raise awareness of veteran suicide prevention
John Preston talked to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the work he wants to accomplish in breaking down mental health issues that plague many veterans.
John Preston talked to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the work he wants to accomplish in breaking down mental health issues that plague many veterans.
High school senior cheers up Danville by hanging smiley faces
In this year of COVID-19, there may not be much to smile about these days. Except maybe in Danville.
In this year of COVID-19, there may not be much to smile about these days. Except maybe in Danville.
Expert advice on caring for your mental health this COVID Christmas
Mental health professionals around the Bay Area are noticing an uptick in depression and anxiety beyond what they'd typically see around the holidays, due to isolation and stress brought on by the pandemic.
Mental health professionals around the Bay Area are noticing an uptick in depression and anxiety beyond what they'd typically see around the holidays, due to isolation and stress brought on by the pandemic.
Mental health care when alone for Christmas
Expert advice on ways to care for mental health during a lonely holiday season apart from loved ones.
Expert advice on ways to care for mental health during a lonely holiday season apart from loved ones.
UCSF: Number of patients seeking help for eating disorders doubled during pandemic
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
San Diego starts program to aid firefighters' mental health
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma.
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma.
SF 'street teams' to respond to non-violent mental health calls under new pilot program
The program is part of Mayor London Breed's ongoing efforts to create non-law enforcement alternatives for non-violent emergency calls.
The program is part of Mayor London Breed's ongoing efforts to create non-law enforcement alternatives for non-violent emergency calls.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
SJPD adds mental health crisis team to defuse encounters with those in distress
The San Jose Police Department is launching a new program as part of efforts to reform policing.
The San Jose Police Department is launching a new program as part of efforts to reform policing.
World Mental Health Day serves as reminder for pandemic's disruption
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, and the pandemic has put a strain on parts of many peoples' lives in the Bay Area and around the world. Dr. Lisa Fortuna from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF talked to Mornings on 2 about strategies to stay level-headed.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, and the pandemic has put a strain on parts of many peoples' lives in the Bay Area and around the world. Dr. Lisa Fortuna from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF talked to Mornings on 2 about strategies to stay level-headed.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression.
In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Dealing with the anxiety stemming from distance learning
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc. on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc. on The Nine on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
SF 'Street Crisis Response Team' to replace police on behavioral health calls
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of a new 24-hour Street Crisis Response Team that would be used to respond to behavioral health emergencies in the place of law enforcement.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of a new 24-hour Street Crisis Response Team that would be used to respond to behavioral health emergencies in the place of law enforcement.
Man accused of bloody spree in SF was released from earlier psychiatric hold
A man accused of a bloody rampage earlier this year in San Francisco's Tenderloin had been placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold but was released after only a few hours, records show.
A man accused of a bloody rampage earlier this year in San Francisco's Tenderloin had been placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold but was released after only a few hours, records show.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.