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Reclaiming Black masculinity: An L.A. father's journey toward healing himself, building community
Mental health has evolved into a major priority for 34-year-old Bobby Brown, a Black father who formed a support group, Donuts With Dads, for other Black dads in 2019. Brown...
Atonio Mafi draft diary: Mental health should be a priority, even in football culture
UCLA offensive lineman Atonio Mafi is sharing his journey to the NFL draft through a weekly diary leading up to the event April 27.
Legislators propose changes to California's conservatorship law
Lawmakers in the past have seen their attempts to amend the landmark 1967 Lanterman-Petris-Short Act fail over concerns that such efforts would impinge upon civil liberties.
A gym for your feelings? Emotional support now comes with a membership fee
Does the average American need a support group? Social wellness initiatives are catching on in Silicon Valley, the workplace and unexpected sectors — for a price.
How an injury renewed Sarah Gorden's fight for mental wellness and social justice
A torn ACL nearly derailed Angel City defender Sarah Gorden's soccer career, but she strengthened her bonds with her family and community off the field.
Amid youth mental health crisis, teens ask for a kinder college admissions process
High school students stress one aspect of the "youth mental health crisis" is the pressure they feel to be perfect and successful so they can get into choice colleges.
With humor and Xanax earrings, she fearlessly puts Latino mental health on display
After her experience with generalized anxiety disorder, entrepreneur Rosa Valdes is working to normalize mental health awareness among Latinos.
Drew Barrymore's therapist explains why he quit: 'Chronic self-destructive behaviors'
Drew Barrymore's therapist has issued a statement after the TV host told the Los Angeles Times he dropped her because of her drinking habits.
Con humor y aretes de Xanax, expone sin miedo la salud mental de los latinos
Rosa Valdés trabaja para normalizar la concientizar sobre la salud mental entre los latinos
These Japanese mothers banded together through a support group to talk about mental illness
Among Japanese families, the topic of mental illness is heavily stigmatized. A South Bay support group hopes to do its part to help these families learn how to navigate the...
Newsom proposes bond measure, sweeping mental health reform in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for sweeping mental health reforms to generate billions for behavioral health facilities throughout California.
Aaron Sorkin had a stroke but kept it private for months: 'It was a loud wake-up call'
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin just revealed he is 'fine' after a 2022 stroke. 'I wouldn't want anyone to think I can't work,' he told the New York Times.
Celeste Barber explores the extremities of wellness in 'Wellmania'
The comedian, known for her relatable celebrity spoofs, stars in a new Netflix show about the often dubious lengths people go in the name of wellness.
For Lewis Capaldi, being famous is easy. Being himself is a whole lot harder
Lewis Capaldi says being a pop star has affected his mental health and how he copes with Tourette syndrome, which he was diagnosed with in 2022.
'Against their will': A proposed law would make it easier to detain people with mental illness
The latest effort to overhaul the LPS Act — California's landmark mental health legislation — arrives with renewed momentum from Gov. Gavin Newsom's initiatives. Will SB 43 succeed?
L.A. promised mental health crisis response without cops. Why isn't it happening?
A plan to increase Los Angeles County's psychiatric mobile crisis teams has faltered, often leaving people no choice but to turn to police during a mental health emergency.
For Dia del Niño, how Latinos can start healing their inner child
Dia del Niño is a celebration of children. Poet Vianney Harelly shares how she learned how to attend to the needs of our "inner child" through therapy.
Final thought: Love him or loathe him, Jerry Springer was millennials' 'babysitter'
Jerry's Springer's death spurred a mix of nostalgic reactions and assessments of the mental health of 1990s kids who grew up watching his salacious talk show.
Opinion: California wants more psychiatric detentions. That's unlikely to improve anyone's mental health
The state senate is considering a bill to detain more people with mental illness, based on the notion that the U.S. doesn't compel care enough. That narrative has serious...
Feeling lost? L.A.'s labyrinths can help you return to center
Walking labyrinths with facilitator Katie Bull, L.A.'s World Labyrinth Day coordinator.
Cedars-Sinai laying off more than 100 employees
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is laying off more than 100 employees in a move that the hospital said was needed to reduce costs as it faces "a challenging financial environment."
Column: A half-century after failing to reform mental health care, California tries again
There's a bipartisan attempt in the California Legislature to finally finish the mental health reform that Gov. Ronald Reagan and lawmakers began 56 years ago.
Hypnosis and mental hurdles: Dodgers' Noah Syndergaard seeks answers amid poor start
Noah Syndergaard has been working with the Dodgers' mental skills coach, trying to find the form that once made him so dominant.
Henry Winkler opens up about 'debilitating' psychic pain in years after 'Happy Days'
Henry Winkler says he experienced 'debilitating' psychic pain when he couldn't find work for years after playing the Fonz on 'Happy Days.' He says he was typecast.
Dwayne Johnson has had 'three bouts of depression': 'I didn't know what mental health was'
Dwyane Johnson is sharing his experiences dealing with 'three bouts of depression,' including one that happened after he was hurt playing college football.
Motherhood, ambition and undiagnosed depression collide in a brutally honest memoir
In 'Life B: Overcoming Double Depression,' book critic Bethanne Patrick writes of a life stifled by family commitments and undiagnosed mental illness — until now.
Editorial: Why does California allow cannabis edibles that look like kids' snacks?
Voters were told legal marijuana would have strict labeling and not be packaged in ways that would appeal to children. But the market is now flooded with edibles that look...
For Black Angelenos at WalkGood LA, the journey toward mental healing starts with a yoga mat
In preparation for the next installment of Behold for Juneteenth, spotlighting mental health in Black L.A., we spoke to a WalkGood yoga class about how they've sought healing.