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Kaiser Reaches $31M Settlement Over Mental Health Care Practices

Therapists say patients still struggle to get timely help despite the settlement.

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

Teenage Depression: Understanding Duration and Treatment Options

Experts explain the varying timelines of teen depression and the importance of early intervention for long-term mental health

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.

Addiction-Like Screen Use Linked to Mental Health Risks in Preteens

Study finds problematic phone, social media, and gaming behaviors at ages 11-12 associated with higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts, sleep issues, and early substance use a year later.

Rancho Cordova Clinic Seeks $7M Grant to Expand Mental Health Services

WellSpace Health asks city to redirect state funds to convert call center into outpatient treatment space

Woman's Final Days Filled with Mysterious Visions

Mother sees and speaks to unseen entities in her final weeks, leaving daughter puzzled

California Lawmaker Aims to Regulate AI in Healthcare to Prevent Racial Bias

Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson introduces bill to require developers and users to identify, mitigate, and monitor biased impacts of AI systems.

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.

Friendly Recovery Center Releases New Resource on Depression-Related Headaches

New blog explores the connection between emotional health and physical pain

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