Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress

With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.

5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety

Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.

Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds

A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.

Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds

With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.

Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go

With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.

Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows

The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.

US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history

A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

Man running from San Francisco to New York City to support Veterans

Nels Matson of Florida is gearing up for a cross-country trek, from San Francisco to New York City, to attempt a world record run across America, which may remind you of the iconic movie Forest Gump.

Tiny homes may house jail diversion program for mentally ill in Santa Clara County

Controversy is brewing over some tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal in San Jose. The existing tenants may soon be moved out, to make way for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill. 

Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds

New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.

Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.

Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net already showing signs of working

A lifesaving addition to one of the Bay Area's most recognized landmarks is now complete. On Monday, supporters of the safety net on the Golden Gate Bridge marked an important milestone.

SF firedog makes history while deployed to Shelly Fire

A four-legged member of the San Francisco Fire Department made history this week, becoming the first ‘Incident Support Canine’ to be deployed to a wildfire in California. 

More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat

More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.

US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

Father's day: mental health care for dads
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June is men's mental health month. This father's day is the perfect time to check in on the mental health of dads. Doctor Michael Sands and Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente shares insights on why it may be difficult for some men to seek help when needed.