New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Moms speak on mental illness amid Rob Reiner's death
Mental health experts and mothers of mental health patients speak on the importance of checking for warning signs in the wake of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner allegedly being killed by the couple's son.
Rethinking mental health: Healing before medication
America’s mental health crisis is hard to ignore — anxiety and depression are up. Experts say prescriptions for antidepressants have never been higher and Clinical psychologist Dr. Toby Watson says that medication shouldn’t always be the first answer.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Teen Line volunteer helps fellow youth struggling with mental health
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of the 988 mental health hotline. Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in Los Angeles has been at the forefront of that national program.
Filipino social media star dies at 19 in her LA home
TikTok star Emman Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of TV host Kuya Kim, has died in Los Angeles, her family confirmed.
Opera conveys living with mental illness
Shining the light on schizophrenia, An esteemed USC law professor is the subject of a new opera that was performed at UCLA?s Semel Institute and is now online for all to see. Christina Pascucci spoke to that professor, as well as the composer behind the opera.
Dr. Sanam Hafeez on things parents should know about TikTok
The Special Report was joined by psychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez as she breaks down things all parents should know regarding TikTok, including the mental health toll it could take on kids.
Mixed reactions over mental health facility
The new Santa Monica mental health facility sparks some backlash among residents.
Marla runs Didi Hirsch's Alive Together 5K
It was a special weekend for hundreds of people, including FOX 11's Marla Tellez.
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect under 'special watch' in custody, being kept in separate housing unit
Tyler Robinson will continue to be monitored by mental, medical and custody staff following the assassination of Charlie Kirk killing, authorities said.
AI chatbots putting children at risk, internet safety expert says
OpenAI plans to roll out new parental controls for ChatGPT. But is that enough?
OpenAI adds parental control to ChatGPT
OpenAI says it plans to roll out new parental controls for ChatGPT within the next month, following a lawsuit from California parents who say the chatbot contributed to their 16-year-old son?s death by apparent suicide.
'Listening bench' used to fight college loneliness
College students may be especially impacted by feelings of isolation.
ChatGPT blamed for son's death by suicide: Lawsuit
ChatGPT is accused of having a chatbot draft up a teen's suicide note and contributing to the 16-year-old's eventual death.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Ways social media can help teens' health
Experts say that when it comes to children and social media, how they're using it can be just as important as how much they're using it. In some cases social media might help their mental health.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.



















