Wildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
With unprecedented wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area, people may face threats not just their physical safety but also their mental health – and not just immediately after the fire passes.
These devastating fires are taking a toll on our mental health. Here’s how to know when to seek help
As deadly fires ravage the L.A. region, experts say symptoms of distress like nightmares, flashbacks, nausea and difficulty sleeping can actually be normal responses to have right now. But there’s also something called the “dose of exposure”: Did you have a traumatic evacuation experience? Were you fearful for your life or for your family?
California fires and mental health toll: Celebrities and therapists offer tips
Amid the devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, Fox News Digital spoke with several celebrities and mental health experts, who offered some guidance for the people impacted.
California wildfires can take mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.
Newsom Invites Trump to California as LA Wildfires Death Toll Reaches 11
The biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 11 people and burned more than 10,000 structures. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
The Parents Letting Their Kids Talk to a Mental-Health Chatbot
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Studies Show Rising Adoption of Virtual Mental Health Platforms
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Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health
Tombot has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. It was ...
Chicago expanding CARE Program to respond to mental health calls, with demand higher than ever
The CARE Program sends a mental health professional and an EMT – not police officers or firefighters – to respond to calls of ...
Expanding access to mental health supports would help the economy, according to new report
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. Increasing ...
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Kid Mental Health Is a Bipartisan Issue. Meet 4 Legislators Making a Difference
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Deadly New Year's Day incidents cast renewed focus on veterans' mental health, some experts say
A University of Pittsburgh professor called war zone service "really hard on families" and something that "creates the ...
'Mental health among farmers is at all-time low'
A farmer says government changes to subsidies and tax have left mental health in the industry at an all-time low. Dan Willis, ...
From AI mirror to friendly tabletop robot, the mental health tech tools on show at CES
A robot to combat loneliness, a mirror that spots fatigue – a look at the mental health tech on show at the 2025 Consumer ...