A New Vision: How A Non-Profit Is Opening Avenues for Blind Sports
GOLETA, Calif.—At almost 80 years old, Adelaida Ortega is thriving playing the sport she loves. But when she was 45 years old she lost her… Continue Reading
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Unseen Potential: Golf Clinic helps blind and visually impaired folks excel in the sport
GOLETA, Calif.—Adelaida Ortega is blind. “I lost my eyesight when I was 45, and it was just a really difficult thing for me. I had to learn how… Continue Reading
Local Mom Talks Mental Health and Substance Abuse Following Murder of Rob Reiner
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — From films like “The Princess Bride” to “When Harry Met Sally,” Rob Reiner has left a lasting impact in cinema and… Continue Reading
Parents Create Hummingbird Hideaway for Santa Barbara Students
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A group of parents has turned compassion into action with the creation of the “Hummingbird Hideaway" at Monte Vista… Continue Reading
Online Tool Helping Students with ADHD Fast-Track Classroom Accommodations at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara City College has adopted a diagnostic evaluation from Mentavi Health that determines whether a student… Continue Reading
Local Autism Org Helps Address “Cal Fresh Chaos” with Project BIG
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —Johanna Hurtado helps adults with autism learn how to become self sufficient.
A big part of that includes budgeting… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Teens Box Their Way to Better Mental Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A new kind of training is taking shape in Santa Barbara.
It starts with a pair of boxing gloves.
“I really feel… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Departments of Behavioral Well Encourage Social Media Break with “NoSo November”
Below is a press release from Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness regarding the launch of "NoSo November."
SANTA BARBARA… Continue Reading
“Jonny and the Baptists” Tackles Grief and Loss Through British Humor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The play “Jonny and the Baptists” is about two friends trying to overcome trauma. It showcases Paddy Gervers and his… Continue Reading
Interactive Play “Every Brilliant Thing” Connects Audiences to New Beginnings
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —The play “Every Brilliant Thing” is about a boy growing up in the wake of his mother’s depression. To cope with his… Continue Reading
Meet Cota! The Newest Addition to Santa Barbara Police Department’s Wellness Program
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – While officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) continue their work throughout the city, a new… Continue Reading
‘You will be okay’: Suicide Awareness walk brings hope to Goleta Beach
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) — A suicide awareness walk took place at Goleta Beach Park, honoring lives lost and reminding participants that no one walks… Continue Reading
Wellness center opens at Orcutt high school to help improve student mental health
Delta High School has become the latest Santa Maria Valley campus to open a mental health wellness center for its student… Continue Reading
SBCC Celebrates Statewide Launch of its Interactive Mental Health Website
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Students and teachers shined a light on mental health Thursday at Santa Barbara City College. Yoga instructor Dora… Continue Reading
Shaun Tomson among featured speakers at Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - One of the best ways to empower and strengthen a person's mental health in order to better ride life's big… Continue Reading
Feeling Stressed? Experts Warn America’s Political Turmoil is Taking a Toll on Mental Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The non-stop stream of unsettling news is leaving many people feeling overwhelmed, and mental health experts say it’s… Continue Reading
Seated Exercises Help Seniors Stay Strong, Flexible, and Independent
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Staying active doesn't always mean breaking a sweat at the gym. For older adults, even simple seated movements can… Continue Reading
How Constant Exposure to Violence Online is Worsening Mental Health in Youth
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Now more than ever, we are exposed to hate and violence than ever before via social media. Videos grow viral at rapid… Continue Reading
Experts Warn of Mental Health Risks as People Form Attachments to AI
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Some people have started to form close relationships with artificial intelligence chatbots. That growing trend is… Continue Reading
Grief Raises Risk of Early Death, Study Finds: Steps to Healing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A new study published in 'Frontiers in Public Health' finds people with overwhelming grief symptoms face a significantly… Continue Reading