mental health

NPR reporter Allison Aubrey has written "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love," which came out this week. She speaks with KAZU's Amy Mayer.

The Timber Fire has now crossed the Big Sur River, and firefighters are preparing for continued growth in the Ventana Wilderness. Plus, firefighters battling the fire have found support from therapy dogs at base camp.

Legislators are criticizing the management of a state program that partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to distribute books to kids. And, an art showcase at Carmel’s Sunset Center celebrates youth-led mental health research.

The Monterey County District Attorney has concluded its investigation of a January fatal officer-involved shooting in Marina. And, Santa Cruz County has opened a crisis stabilization unit to help young people seek short-term help with mental health.

Santa Cruz voters approve Measure C and Monterey Bay counties overwhelming vote for temporary redistricting. And, a violence prevention organization co-hosts a film screening about society’s narrow expectations of masculinity.

Erika Mahoney was news director at KAZU four years ago on what became the worst day of her life. She talks with former colleague Doug McKnight about the mass shooting that took her dad's life.

The only statewide measure on the March 5 ballot will pit funding for new housing and mental health treatment infrastructure against existing mental health services.

On this episode, we look at what’s fueling widespread burnout, why so many people report feeling pushed to their absolute limits, and what can be done to stop it.