Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles have been striking for nearly six months. In an effort to get their message to break through, some have now started a hunger strike. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
Do you know the red flags for problem gambling? Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health. Ashley Milne-Tyte Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump's back-to-office order will hurt veterans, VA docs and therapists say The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from offices lacking privacy, VA clinicians told NPR. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions — even when you have a lot of responsibilities. Malaka Gharib Play AudioListen 19 mins
The dangers of sports betting aren't well-understood, experts warn Americans will likely wager 3 billion dollars on March Madness this year -- legally. Since a 2018 Supreme Court decision deregulated it, 38 states have legalized gambling. Experts say we are only beginning to understand the implications of this change to legal gambling to peoples mental health -- and warn its dangers are not well understood. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy. Sam Yellowhorse Kesler Play AudioListen 21 mins
Trump's policies are destabilizing mental health care for veterans, sources say The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest providers of mental health care in the U.S. Its integrated care model means patients are already feeling the cuts and changes that are underway. Katia Riddle
VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 4 mins
More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens. Katia Riddle
