Mental health

A rheumatologist shares common myths about cortisol, the stress hormone, and how to keep it in check.

Bridget María Chesterton bristles at online comments about the Lindsay Clancy case suggesting postpartum psychosis is not a real disorder. Here’s her story.

A sleep expert explains the Scandinavian sleep method and how to decide if it’s right for you.

An expert breaks down how a reverse bucket list can help you practice gratitude and feel more optimistic.

A psychiatrist offers her simple prescription for improving mental health with walking, which can reduce depression and anxiety.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, learn how to keep from over-investing in your daily moods and master practical optimism.

NBC News medical journalist Dr. Akshay Syal explains the main trait he looks for when diagnosing chronic stress in patients.

A therapist reveals her vacation non-negotiable that helps her feel refreshed instead of exhausted when she gets home.

The more choices you have, the better, right? Actually, too many options can make people anxious, indecisive and less happy with what they pick.

An internal medicine physician breaks down what it really means to have “high cortisol” and the first thing he’d do to manage it.

Rep. Tom Kean, R-New Jersey, returned to Congress Tuesday after a four-month leave of absence after being diagnosed with depression.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with bestselling author Scott Lyons to unpack the concept of “drama addiction,” the hidden ways it can show up in everyday life, and practical tools to help reset the nervous system and break the cycle of stress and chaos.

Extreme weather events can cause anxiety that lasts even after they’re over. But mental health experts say there are ways to reduce that stress.

Experts worry that some young people are turning to AI bots during mental health crises, which the tech is not made to handle.

Alex Korb, Ph.D., shares the question he asks himself when he’s feeling anxious because it allows him to address the problem without freezing or stewing.

World-renowned hypnotist Richard Barker joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to break down the real science behind hypnosis and why more people are exploring it as a wellness tool. Learn how this unexpected method can help with relaxation, stress management, focus, and behavioral patterns.

Ground yourself and connect your body to your mind with these simple and easy techniques.

Some patients taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs report less pleasure and excitement in life. “It is not in their heads,” doctor says. How to get help if you’re feeling less joy on the medication.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Traute Winters, CEO of National Alliance on Mental Illness Los Angeles and NAMI Ambassador Candace Washington, who discuss the organization’s mission to promote wellness, recovery, equality and dignity for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

California Live’s Jess Vilchis sits down with licensed therapist turned interior designer, Anita Yokota, for mental health awareness month to help us design our safe space that will support our mental wellness.