'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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCU psychologist, others weigh in on mental health crisis & Americans access to weapons
Mental health and policy experts weigh in on crisis of mass shootings in the wake of the U.S.'s deadliest mass shooting for 2023.
Alaska Airlines pilot from cockpit emergency raises questions on pilots' mental health
Every six months, airline pilots must pass a medical and mental examination to maintain their license to fly.
Conversations renew about mental health in aviation after recent suicide by pilot attempt
Professionals define Joseph Emerson's actions as "suicide by pilot" a very rare event confirmed or suspected in a handful of airline crashes over the last eight decades.
University of Utah gymnast retires amid alleged 'verbal and emotional abuse' from coach
A member of the University of Utah women's gymnastics team announced her retirement from the sport and withdrawal from the school on Friday.
Stanford women's soccer player remembered during mental health awareness month
Stanford’s Women’s Soccer remembered 22-year-old soccer star Katie Meyer who died by suicide last year.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
Missing Navy veteran found, now receiving VA care
Kevin Coslett, a missing Navy veteran who suffers from mental illness, has been found.