What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.
Prop 1 still too close to call, despite opposing group conceding
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Katie Meyer's family pushes for change 2 years after death
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
East Bay clinic provides more than just healthcare to youth, teens and young adults
A nonprofit clinic has been providing medical services for youth, teens, and young adults in Oakland for six years.
A nonprofit clinic has been providing medical services for youth, teens, and young adults in Oakland for six years.
San Mateo County approves $5 million mobile mental health response program
San Mateo County says it’s also planning an outreach campaign that will let people know about the service and the hotline.
San Mateo County says it’s also planning an outreach campaign that will let people know about the service and the hotline.
'Mychal the Librarian' leaves job to prioritize mental health
'Mychal the Librarian' often posts inspiring videos on social media promoting literacy, kindness and messages about mental health.
'Mychal the Librarian' often posts inspiring videos on social media promoting literacy, kindness and messages about mental health.
Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, aphasia
Former talk show host and radio personality Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, according to a spokesperson.
Former talk show host and radio personality Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, according to a spokesperson.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Hillary Clinton speaks at Common Sense Media summit focused on kids and technology
An advocacy group for children and families kicked off its first annual conference on Monday, focused on children and technology. Hillary Clinton was one of the speakers at the San Francisco event.
An advocacy group for children and families kicked off its first annual conference on Monday, focused on children and technology. Hillary Clinton was one of the speakers at the San Francisco event.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
JP Morgan Health Care Conference brings thousands to city
More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square.
More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square.
Retired Novato police officer loses battle with PTSD
99 members of law enforcement have taken their own lives this year alone, according to bluehelp.org.
99 members of law enforcement have taken their own lives this year alone, according to bluehelp.org.
New office that would have implemented reparations for Black SF residents on chopping block
In a letter to department heads, Mayor London Breed said she's preserving money for her top priorities.
In a letter to department heads, Mayor London Breed said she's preserving money for her top priorities.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
First Lady Jill Biden in Cupertino to talk about mental health
Dr. Jill Biden talked about mental health during an event in Cupertino as part of the APEC SUMMIT.
Dr. Jill Biden talked about mental health during an event in Cupertino as part of the APEC SUMMIT.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.