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Resnicks Donate $100M to UCLA Health for Mental Health Expansion

Landmark gift will fund new facility and increase capacity at Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital

Instagram to Alert Parents if Teens Search for Suicide-Related Terms

New feature aims to empower parents to provide support for at-risk teens.

Instagram to Alert Parents if Teens Search for Suicide-Related Content

The new safety feature aims to help parents support their children's mental health.

Woman sues Meta, YouTube over social media addiction

Landmark trial in Los Angeles examines impact of platforms on child mental health

Instagram to Alert Parents if Teens Search for Suicide, Self-Harm Terms

The new feature aims to empower parents to support their teens who may be struggling.

Instagram to Alert Parents if Teens Repeatedly Search for Suicide-Related Terms

The alerts will only go to parents enrolled in Instagram's parental supervision program.

Accelerated TMS Shows Promise for Treating Depression in Just 5 Days

UCLA researchers pioneer a new approach that condenses traditional 6-8 week TMS therapy into a single week.

Online Racism Linked to Black Youths' Mental Health Support

Study finds Black young adults facing high levels of online racism are more likely to use digital mental health tools

LA County Mental Health Department Billing Practices Scrutinized

Medical billing expert raises concerns about how AI dashboards may miss complex fraud schemes

Experts Offer Tips to Curb Social Media Addiction in Adults

While social media addiction is not an officially recognized disorder, excessive use can still be harmful.

Study Finds Varied Effects of Social Media on Teen Mental Health

Research highlights complexity of relationship between platform use and adolescent well-being

Salsera Brunella Torpoco Pauses Shows Due to Health Issue

The rising star known as 'La Pequeña Gigante de la Salsa' has postponed performances to focus on recovery.

Tori Spelling's Health Scare Highlights Challenges of Working Mothers

Podcast details Spelling's battle with chronic illness and the impact on her family

Private mental health initiative launches in LA's Skid Row

New Era America aims to provide community-based care after years of pilot program

Jelly Roll's Wife Bunnie Xo Reveals 'Horrific' GLP-1 Side Effect

Bunnie Xo opened up about experiencing suicidal ideation while taking the popular weight loss and diabetes medication.

LA County Jail Adds Mental Health Assessment Area

New facility aims to improve care and efficiency for inmates with mental health needs.

Estranged Husband Refuses to Share Details of Serious Medical Condition

Woman seeks information to help her and their children cope with the situation.

The Healing Power of Tears: Understanding the Biology, Culture, and Benefits of Crying

Tears play a vital role in emotional regulation, but cultural norms often suppress this natural response.