The recent mass shootings and more incidents of people killed by police have left many feeling emotional distress — and they can exacerbate existing mental health conditions. But help is available. Why it matters: These events can make anyone feel sad, anxious, or numb. “If you put...

What should someone calling 988 expect? “A caring empathic person who wants to understand what’s going on, what has got you to this point,” said Shari Sinwelski, vice president of Crisis Care at Didi Hirsch. An important point 988...

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 14. But mental health advocates say California doesn’t have the hospital beds, or enough doctors and therapists to treat these kids in crisis. “In California,...

Anxiety and depression is a social problem that affects many young people and adults today, but there is help for those people, just by making a call. It is a problem that a large number of people go through,...

NBC Los Angeles talks with Didi Hirsch’s VP of Crisis Care, Shari Sinwelski about what to expect when you call 988 and connect with a counselor.

Secretary Becerra praised Didi Hirsch in today’s CA 988 Crisis Center Gathering. View the clip below:

Didi Hirsch CEO Lyn Morris gives suggestions on self care during the holiday season. View coverage here:

Following the death of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Fox 11’s Good Day LA is joined by Didi Hirsch’s VP of Crisis Care, Shari Sinwelski. Learn how you can help loved ones with their mental health by viewing the full story...

A community came together over the weekend for an “Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide” walk. Watch the full story here:

“There’s never any harm in showing that you care about a person,” said Shari Sinwelski, vice president of crisis care at Didi Hirsch, mental health services. And no matter how you ask it, if the answer is “yes,” it’s...