New Therapies Offer Hope for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — For nearly one-third of the 3 million adults in the United States living with epilepsy, medications fail to control…
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How California Is Fighting Senior Hunger with 22 Million Meals
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — As more California seniors fall into poverty, many are struggling to get the nutrition they need. For 50 years, the state’s…
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New meditation training program in Goleta is accepting applications
GOLETA, Calif.—In a digital age where people are on high alert, Goleta resident Sarah McLean is silencing the noise by turning…
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How COVID-19 Changed Mental Health: Santa Barbara County’s Ongoing Response
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges have become a pressing issue in communities…
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Santa Barbara Unified School District celebrates implementation of mental health initiatives with ribbon cutting
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- The Santa Barbara Unified School District is putting an emphasis on mental health in schools. The district held a ribbon…
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Santa Barbara County Mother Seeks Mental Health Support for Kids After Husband’s ICE Arrest
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A local mother1 of four spirals into shock as Immigration and Custom Enforcement Officers detained her husband just…
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Health service provider for children with special needs seeking therapists in Southern California
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – It’s a busy morning for toddlers at the Rise and Shine Development Services in Camarillo. Emilio Resurreccion brought his…
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Santa Barbara County’s Free Behavioral Wellness Access Line Sees Surge in Calls
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Local mental health experts say calls to their crisis hotline have increased since News Channel highlighted the…
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How Social Media Addiction Impacts Mental Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact…
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New youth mental health clinic opens in Grover Beach
The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is celebrating the opening of its brand new youth mental health clinic in Grover…
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The Impact of AI on Families: How Generation AI is Changing Parenting
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Artificial intelligence or AI has become a substantial part of our lives, integrating its way into more than just the tech…
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How Childhood Trauma Shapes Kids: Expert Tips for Parents
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — From school stress and personal loss to extreme weather events, childhood adversity affects nearly half of children in the…
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Couples Who Watch TV Together Stay Closer—Here’s Why
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Couples struggling to connect or find common ground might want to grab the remote and settle in on the couch. Research…
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Las Vegas non-profit Working to end Homelessness across Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The non-profit, Vegas Stronger, is dedicated to ending homelessness in Las Vegas and all throughout Nevada, with hopes of…
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Immigrant Communities Face Mental Health Struggles Amid Increased ICE Enforcement
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Heightened immigration enforcement under new federal policies is causing significant mental health challenges for immigrant…
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Los Olivos teen raises nearly $20k for LA fire relief
UPDATE: As on Tuesday, the Teens 4 L.A. campaign has raised an impressive $19,905, surpassing its initial expectations. Every dollar contributed will…
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911 At Ease International provides counseling, mental health support for LA First Responders
SANTA BARBARA, Calif – First Responders helping Los Angeles communities ravaged by last week’s fires are getting help themselves, from a local…
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Expert Tips for Coping With Stress and Trauma After Los Angeles Fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The devastating fires in Los Angeles have left many people stressed, traumatized, and, for some, homeless. Human behavior…
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Free day camps in Santa Barbara County help children fleeing disastrous LA fires cope with grief
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—The sound of laughter is bringing light to a dreary situation. “The kids know what’s going on. Many know…
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Project Camp runs free 3-day camp at Santa Barbara Zoo for kids displaced by LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For children from Los Angeles County, it’s a day of levity and light after days of devastation. “To be able to…
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