Commentary: The hidden toll of chronic productivity
“I have everything I thought success was supposed to give me, but no one knows I’m miserable. I can’t do this anymore… Something is going...
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San Marcos nonprofit grows programs for veterans, families
SAN MARCOS — When stepping into a leadership role at Wounded Warrior Homes, Rick Espitia knew he wanted to make some changes. Espitia became executive director...
Study finds pharmacists 21% more likely to commit suicide
SAN DIEGO — Pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians are significantly more likely than the general population to take their own lives, according to a study...
Student-run wellness center expands peer support at Mission Hills
SAN MARCOS — A $1.5 million state grant is equipping Mission Hills High School students to more directly support one another’s mental health through a...
Local grants awarded to Asian American, Pacific Islander groups
REGION — San Diego Foundation has announced $500,000 in grants to expand mental health services to nine nonprofits serving local Asian American, Native Hawaiian and...
What’s really happening with homelessness in Encinitas? It’s complicated
ENCINITAS — Amid mounting public discourse and growing tensions over homelessness in Encinitas, local leaders, business owners and experts say the issue is complex, multifaceted...
MiraCosta College to create outdoor mental health program
OCEANSIDE — The Prebys Foundation awarded MiraCosta College a $116,500 grant to create a project that aims to improve the mental health and wellness of...
Carlsbad author brings Gen Z’s mental health crisis into focus
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad native Aly Vredenburgh has released a new book that delves into the mental health challenges faced by Generation Z, offering insights and...
Supervisors OK improved mental health treatment for housing sites
REGION — Residents at the Windsor Pointe housing complex and other county-affiliated living sites will be getting increased mental health treatment and security thanks to...
Supervisors OK delay on state law expanding mental health holds
REGION — The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to delay for one-year enactment of a state law that expands mental health holds,...
Big city mayors applaud Newsom for signing conservatorship bill
REGION — San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and other state elected leaders have applauded Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing Senate Bill 43, which is intended...
Opening of private psychotherapy practice in Encinitas
Glen Motola specializes in supporting those who are challenged by significant mental health challenges, such as anxiety or depression....