Overflowing demand for mental health care stretches hospitals
Hospitals and clinics were stretched to 144% capacity to treat mental health patients in the 2021 survey.
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Hospitals and clinics were stretched to 144% capacity to treat mental health patients in the 2021 survey.
Encina High School in Sacramento is one of the first schools in the state to see money and services for expanded mental health access and wraparound services. This community school and its neighboring campuses have on-campus tools for students to learn and practice wellness, and how to take care of their mental health.
Governor Newsom in Sacramento County touting California's billion dollar investments in youth mental health.
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
The graphic content in the Tyre Nichols video released Friday night is raising concerns about how it might impact your mental health. At news conferences Friday, both in Sacramento and in Memphis, speakers urged not everyone should be watching it.
As of Tuesday, US military veterans in an "acute suicidal crisis" can receive free treatment including inpatient care up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
A physical toll is noticeable when it comes to damage and cleanup. But doctors warn it could also be affecting your mental health.
Power outages, downed trees, property damage, and loss of life…it's a lot to take in. CBS13's Shawnte Passmore takes a look at the storm's impact on your mental health.
Emergency department visits and revisits in children's hospitals that are related to mental health are "increasing rapidly," a new study suggests.
After New York City announced an initiative that would give city agencies more leeway to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people, even if they do not pose an immediate danger, San Francisco could be following suit.
After New York City announced an initiative that would give city agencies more leeway to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people, even if they do not pose an immediate danger, San Francisco could be following suit.
Warfighter Overwatch focuses on mental health, resiliency and camaraderie among veterans who return from war.
"I'm going to be very open with everybody about this: I've been to four treatment centers," the 30-year-old singer, actress and entrepreneur told Rolling Stone.
Police said it was "not yet clear when or how" the suspect got the gun back.
At Wheatland Union High School, it is on a mission to help students who are struggling with anxiety and stress.
The proposed measure intends to identify early signs of anxiety and depression in Americans who may not be exhibiting symptoms yet, but could benefit from mental health care.
New efforts to help people across the state dealing with mental health and substance abuse.
Before Tuesday's River Cats game, a star athlete talked about turning his pain into purpose. Drew Robinson, a suicide survivor, is part of the SF Giants mental health team.
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
The bill the state Assembly approved on Tuesday by a 60-2 vote would require counties to set up a special civil court to process petitions brought by family, first responders and others on behalf of an individual diagnosed with specified disorders, such as schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.
Nearly 2,000 Northern California Kaiser mental health workers are expected to walk off the job. It comes after failed contract talks between Kaiser Permanente hospital and union leaders.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
Pope Francis has named like-minded San Francisco native Cardinal Robert McElroy as the archbishop of Washington, D.C.
A homicide investigation is underway in Sutter County after a boy was found dead inside a trailer at an RV park, over the weekend.
A body believed to be the second missing duck hunter at the Thermalito Afterbay in Butte County was found on Sunday, authorities said.
A driver being pursued by San Joaquin County deputies crashed into another car and killed two people early Sunday, the sheriff's office said.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
We got a look at efforts to keep Sacramento kids out of trouble this holiday season — when they're out of school for two or more weeks.
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes are being legalized in California, as part of the many new state laws going into effect in 2025. Right now, Sacramento has plenty of dispensaries, but it does not have any lounges where you can smoke inside.
One person was injured after a vehicle collided with a Sacramento light rail train, officials said Thursday.
Car after car was causing Christmas-time gridlock as crowds went out to see the brightly lit homes in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
A body believed to be the second missing duck hunter at the Thermalito Afterbay in Butte County was found on Sunday, authorities said.
The tribes' suit alleges that the gambling halls scattered across California are illegally offering card games such as blackjack and pai gow poker that cut into the tribes' gambling revenues.
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico last month, officials said.
A baby spider monkey that was seized during a traffic stop along a Central California highway earlier this week is now in the care of the Oakland Zoo.
Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De'Aaron Fox.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Four members of the San Francisco 49ers were selected to represent the team at the 2025 Pro Bowl, the team announced Thursday.
De'Aaron Fox scored 35 points and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 14 down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-107.
Joshua Dobbs will start the season finale at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers with starter Brock Purdy out with an elbow injury.
The governor said good planning in the last budget allowed the state to avoid a major shortfall this year.
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Several changes to the electoral vote count process have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at further investigating food dyes and ultraprocessed foods and increasing access to affordable and healthy food.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Nina Burns reports.
Ashley Nanfria has your extended 7-day forecast!
A Sutter County woman has been arrested after her 11-year-old boy was found dead inside a trailer at an RV park, authorities said Sunday.
Brandon Benitez caught up with A's designated hitter Brent Booker.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week in Northern California.