LAPD Launches Program for 9-1-1 Response
LAPD is putting mental health specialists from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in charge of answering certain 911 calls—which could save the city a lot of money.
Read moreDidi Hirsch is Vaccinating Residential Crisis Center Clients and Staff
Thanks to a partnership with CVS, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been able to inoculate a significant part of its residential staff/client population with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Read moreHow mental-health crisis centers have tried to weather the COVID-19 storm
It’s been a traumatic 12 months for the thousands of queer teens who have contacted the Trevor Project, a mental-health crisis and suicide-prevention center. First there was the coronavirus pandemic, which blocked many people from physically socializing with friends...
Read moreCan a Broken Heart Cause Actual Heart Damage?
Most of us have experienced a broken heart at some point in our lives, whether it’s after the end of a romantic relationship, the loss of a loved one or even a friend breakup. But saying that someone is...
Read moreGood Day LA
Our CEO Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger talks with anchor Michaela Pereira about our new partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department where 911 calls from people experiencing mental distress are transferred to our crisis line counselors.
Read moreHow Improving Your Mental Health Will Help Your Overall Physical Health
It’s not all in your head. Not even close. Psychological health directly affects heart health, risk of stroke, and other conditions thought to be directly attributable to other external forces, according to a new scientific statement recently published in the journal...
Read moreHabits to Drop in 2021 – and What to Do Instead
Stop working so much. Spend more time with family. Pick up a creative hobby. As 2021 arrives, looking back on the habits we resolved to break and adopt in late 2019 and at the beginning of 2020 is quaint . ....
Read moreTips from experts on how to take care of ourselves during the pandemic
The rising cases are terrifying, so how do we cope? Here are some tips from the experts, which include: monitoring your news and social media consumption, eat healthy, get enough sleep, connect with others, and to ask for help....
Read moreComedy Gives Back Partners with Didi Hirsch to Provide Therapy and Support to Struggling Comedians
Comedy Gives Back to Distribute Celebrity Studded Holiday Song and Video “Christmas Magic” to Benefit Comedians in Need – Performers include Louie Anderson, Adam Devine, Jim Jefferies, Anjelah Johnson, Howie Mandel, Sherri Sheppard and 60 More. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24,...
Read morePandemic’s toll on mental health accentuated in cities
Covid-19 hasn’t been the only catastrophe sweeping the country this year. Health experts say Americans are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression made worse by pandemic-related stressors, including job loss, evictions, remote learning, travel restrictions and limits on gathering....
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