Mental Health

Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.

"Everyone is going through something," one California teen said about the prevalence of mental health concerns among his peers. Youth advocates are urging the state to expand access to treatment.

Many Californians suffering from addiction struggle to find evidence-based treatment. A tool that helps them find care is at risk of losing state funding.

When Jazelle Eastman was 16 she was shot in the face by a boy she thought was a friend. She doesn’t remember feeling much, but next thing she knew there was blood dripping from her chin.  That was two years ago. She still has a hard time trusting people. “PTSD is so real, I feel […]

Californians accused of crimes can receive mental health treatment rather than prison time under a 2018 law. Lawmakers are revamping the rules following reports of violent offenses.

The records provide a first-of-its-kind look into how a historic investment in homeless housing played out.

Whoever takes the mantle as California’s next governor will face an immediate test as they try to solve the crisis of homelessness on our streets. Nearly a quarter of all homeless U.S. residents live in California, though the state is only home to 11% of the country’s overall population. Voters are frustrated by encampments that […]

A funding shift in California's budget could gut the mental health crisis teams that are fielding record call volumes across the state.

The conversation about ADHD in adults shouldn’t stop at accommodation; it must include how workplaces recognize and leverage diverse ways of thinking.

Typical mental health efforts missed many Black Californians who are homeless, but some organizations made progress until Trump’s recent funding cuts.