Category: Mental Health
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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know
Health July 3, 2026

More Teens Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Support. What California Parents Should Know

New research shows that many teenagers are seeking emotional support from AI ... more

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Parents’ Screen Habits Leave Children Feeling Less Secure Parents’ Screen Habits Leave Children Feeling Less Secure
Mental Health June 24, 2026

Parents’ Screen Habits Leave Children Feeling Less Secure

A new psychological study found that adolescents who perceive their parents as ... more

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God Sent Me Here A Counselor’s Journey from Survival to Service God Sent Me Here A Counselor’s Journey from Survival to Service
Health June 16, 2026

God Sent Me Here A Counselor’s Journey from Survival to Service

Sam Pollien has lived through some of the darkest strata of life. From ... more

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Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone
Mental Health June 8, 2026

Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone

People began to socialize more on their phones and less in person, ... more

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Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges
Health June 3, 2026

Latino Teens Often Report Fewer Mental Health Concerns, Though Many Still Face Serious Challenges

A new survey finds widespread concern about teen mental health, while experts ... more

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Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty
LA Politics June 1, 2026

Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty

From doomscrolling and nonstop news alerts to uncertainty about the future, Election ... more

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Why So Many People Start Projects but Never Finish Them Why So Many People Start Projects but Never Finish Them
Health May 24, 2026

Why So Many People Start Projects but Never Finish Them

Psychologists say unfinished projects are often tied to dopamine, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, ... more

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Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame
Health May 15, 2026

Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame

Intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, and intense fear after childbirth may signal postpartum ... more

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Struggling in Your Relationship? Free Bilingual Help for LA County Couples Struggling in Your Relationship? Free Bilingual Help for LA County Couples
Mental Health May 13, 2026

Struggling in Your Relationship? Free Bilingual Help for LA County Couples

Los Angeles County residents can access a free online relationship program based ... more

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Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Health May 11, 2026

Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

A new JAMA study found a two-way link between premenstrual disorders and ... more

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Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health
Health April 24, 2026

Why More Young People Are Turning to “Digital Detox” to Protect Their Mental Health

Gen Z digital detox trend is cutting screen time to reduce anxiety ... more

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988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds 988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds
Health April 22, 2026

988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds

988 suicide lifeline youth suicide reduction is showing measurable impact, with new ... more

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Latino Teens Flock to TikTok for Entertainment—Not News or Politics Latino Teens Flock to TikTok for Entertainment—Not News or Politics
Mental Health April 20, 2026

Latino Teens Flock to TikTok for Entertainment—Not News or Politics

Latino teens TikTok use reveals a clear trend toward entertainment over news, ... more

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America in Crisis: Surveys Reveal Sharp Decline in Wellbeing Under Trump America in Crisis: Surveys Reveal Sharp Decline in Wellbeing Under Trump
Mental Health April 13, 2026

America in Crisis: Surveys Reveal Sharp Decline in Wellbeing Under Trump

US consumer sentiment drop 2026 reflects growing economic anxiety tied to rising ... more

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The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction
Mental Health April 1, 2026

The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction

Smartphone use and teen mental health are increasingly linked as new research, ... more

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Too Much Tech, Not Enough Learning: Schools Rethink the Digital Classroom Too Much Tech, Not Enough Learning: Schools Rethink the Digital Classroom
Education March 29, 2026

Too Much Tech, Not Enough Learning: Schools Rethink the Digital Classroom

Technology in classrooms impact students is driving schools to rethink screen use ... more

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A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media
Health March 25, 2026

A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media

The social media addiction lawsuit verdict could reshape how tech companies design ... more

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