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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.
Stop putting off the end-of-life talk with your aging loved ones. Here's what to say
Talking about burial arrangements or end-of-life care isn't the easiest conversation to have with family members. But it can be done with respect, humility and love.
California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out
Community groups that routinely hand out the lifesaving medication fear their workers could soon be facing layoffs with the disappearance of a key grant.
Guerrero: Smartphones take a toll on teenagers. What choice do parents have?
The older children are when they get their first smartphone, the better their mental health later in life. That's little consolation to teens feeling left out when all their friends...
Opinion: What Gen Z teens like me are getting wrong about mental health
Growing up with a mom who's a therapist taught me the surprising lesson that it's OK to feel uncomfortable.
Nick Jonas says 'tragic' guitar solo with Kelsea Ballerini landed him in therapy
Nick Jonas says a series of 'tragic' live-performance snags prompted him to get therapy. 'I know it didn't matter as much as it felt like it did,' he said.
Nelly Furtado reveals ADHD diagnosis amid her comeback to music
Nelly Furtado revealed that she has ADHD. After having it 'my whole life,' she was diagnosed only 18 months ago.
L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution
Public defenders, prosecuting attorneys and judges in L.A. work together to order treatment instead of incarceration for defendants whose crimes arise from mental illness.
Rapper Lil Durk lost numerous friends and loved ones to violence. To cope, he turned to therapy
Durk's new album, 'Almost Healed,' features guests J. Cole and Morgan Wallen ('That's my dawg') and unusually frank talk of seeking professional help.
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Indian army makes arrests as ethnic violence escalates in Manipur state
Indian authorities said Monday they have carried out a wave of arrests in northeastern state of Manipur after renewed ethnic clashes over the weekend resulted in more deaths.
Biden remembers Americans who ‘gave all’ in annual Memorial Day speech
President Joe Biden delivered a solemn speech at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday for the 155th Memorial Day observance ceremony.