Mental Health

Mar. 23, 2026

CCHR Warns Expansion of Forced Psychiatric Treatment Harms Human Rights

Group calls for ending involuntary commitment and forced treatment, urging adoption of rights-respecting alternatives

Mar. 21, 2026

Research Probes TikTok Algorithm's Impact on Youth Mental Health

Georgia Tech-led study to audit TikTok's recommendation algorithm and understand its effects on adolescent users' behavior and wellbeing.

Mar. 19, 2026

Mental Health Professionals Strike Over Kaiser's Use of AI

Union says initial screening is being taken from licensed clinicians

Mar. 19, 2026

Thousands of Kaiser Therapists Strike Over AI, Contract Negotiations

Mental health professionals demand protections from layoffs as Kaiser embraces AI tools

Mar. 19, 2026

Hundreds of Kaiser Health Care Workers Strike in Santa Rosa

Workers protest inadequate mental health services and Kaiser's use of AI to replace clinicians

Mar. 18, 2026

GLP-1s Tied to Lower Risk of Psychiatric Decline

Swedish study finds semaglutide and liraglutide associated with reduced risk of worsening mental health in patients with depression or anxiety

Mar. 18, 2026

Exercise Boosts Brain Resilience After Childhood Trauma

New research shows physical activity can reshape neural connectivity and optimize the brain's stress response.

Mar. 17, 2026

Scientists Debunk Claims of Marijuana as Anxiety, Mental Health Treatment

New research shows medical and recreational marijuana are ineffective and may be dangerous for treating mental health conditions.

Mar. 17, 2026

Psychiatrist Sargant's Controversial Lobotomy Treatments Examined

New book explores the career of a prominent psychiatrist who continued using ineffective and barbaric methods long after they were recognized as harmful.

Mar. 15, 2026

California Sees Rise in Unenforced Mental Health Holds

Shift in police response leaves vulnerable individuals without immediate care

Mar. 14, 2026

Gut Bacteria Linked to Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Emerging research suggests the first signs of memory loss may originate in the gut, not the brain

Mar. 14, 2026

Social Media Addiction Plagues Adults Too, Experts Warn

Experts say social media companies design apps to keep users hooked, but there are ways to cut back.

Mar. 13, 2026

UCLA Summit Explores Mental Health Solutions for Digital Gen Z

Experts discuss the impact of social media, AI, and the pursuit of online validation on young people's well-being.

Mar. 13, 2026

Sutter-Yuba Offers Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Class

Community members invited to learn how to support others with mental health issues.

Mar. 13, 2026

Alto Neuroscience Announces Participation at the Stifel 2026 Virtual CNS Forum

The company will present a virtual fireside chat at the upcoming industry event.

Mar. 12, 2026

Youth Mental Health Summit Held in California

Leaders and young voices come together to discuss mental health challenges

Mar. 12, 2026

Friendly Recovery Center Publishes New Resource on Antisocial Personality Disorder Therapies

Educational article outlines treatment approaches and clinical considerations

Mar. 11, 2026

YMCA Mentoring Program Reduces Youth Delinquency and Substance Abuse

Reach & Rise, founded in San Francisco 34 years ago, improves school and family connectedness according to new study.

Mar. 11, 2026

LA Mayor opens new mental health center

Facility aims to aid city's efforts to reduce homelessness

Mar. 11, 2026

Caregiver Burnout Rises in Northern California

Experts warn of growing crisis as families struggle to care for aging loved ones