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kpbs.org > podcasts > kpbs-midday-edition > what-iran-means-for-san-diego-military-families-veteran-mental-health

What Iran means for San Diego military families; veteran mental health

18+ hour, 35+ min ago  (994+ words) S1: Glad to have you on here. Lots to talk about , I mean , there. And there are a lot of there's just a lot of fear and anxiety right now among service members. S2: They they live a lifestyle that is fast…...

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kpbs.org > events > 03/05/2026 > early-season-meditation-and-sound-healing

Early Season Meditation and Sound Healing

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (201+ words) Step into The Flower Fields before the season is in full bloom and the crowds arrive. These early-season sessions offer a rare chance to enjoy the beauty of the gardens in a quieter, more intimate way. You'll be guided through…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 03/03/2026 > experts-talk-how-to-navigate-distressing-news-stories-and-finding-coping-mechanisms

Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (582+ words) As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and potential of widening conflict, alerts, social media and conversations at the dining room table were consumed by the news. While medical experts say it is…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 03/03/2026 > newsom-threatens-california-counties-for-failing-to-use-his-new-mental-health-court

Newsom threatens California counties for failing to use his new mental health court

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (860+ words) Frustrated by the slow adoption of one of his signature efforts to get Californians with severe mental illness off the streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday threatened to take funding from counties he said aren't doing enough. Newsom called out…...

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kpbs.org > events > 03/03/2026 > unfiltered-minds-a-mental-health-open-mic

Unfiltered Minds: A Mental Health Open Mic

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (79+ words) Looking for something real to do in San Diego? Join Madina with Mental Health Madina PLLC on March 3 at 4888 Convoy St, join us for Unfiltered Minds " a community open mic centered around mental health, personal growth, and honest conversation. This…...

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kpbs.org > news > health > 02/25/2026 > scientists-are-raising-new-concerns-about-marijuana-use-in-teens

Scientists are raising new concerns about marijuana use in teens

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (416+ words) New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association associates adolescent cannabis use with increased risk for serious mental health conditions. Scientists from Kaiser Permanente, UC San Francisco, Public Health Institute and the University of Southern California tracked…...

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kpbs.org > events > 03/03/2026 > nova-can-dogs-talk

NOVA: Can Dogs Talk

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (139+ words) Have you ever looked at your dog and wished they could just tell you what they want? Join us for a live conversation diving deeper into our film "Can Dogs Talk?" We're bringing together the pioneer of the talking dog…...

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kpbs.org > news > quality-of-life > 02/18/2026 > how-an-aging-california-is-turning-to-senior-centers-for-romance-community-and-health

How an aging California is turning to senior centers for romance, community and health

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1812+ words) Almeter Carroll sits alone on a couch inside the Watts Senior Citizen Community Center. It's almost noon, but the place is nearly empty. Fitness mats and other workout gear lay stacked in a distant corner. No one shows up for…...

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kpbs.org > events > ongoing > heart-in-harmony-sound-healing-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden

'Heart in Harmony': Sound Healing at the San Diego Botanic Garden

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (232+ words) This Valentine's weekend, rest in sweet stillness during this restorative "Heart in Harmony" Sound Healing on Sunday, February 15 for one-hour sessions at 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Unwind and breathe in fresh energy amidst the thriving plant life of the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory....

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kpbs.org > news > health > 02/11/2026 > rady-childrens-to-continue-providing-gender-affirming-care-judge-rules

Rady Children's to continue providing gender-affirming care, judge rules

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (499+ words) Rady Children's Hospital will continue to provide so-called "gender-affirming care" for patients under 19 years of age, a judge ruled Wednesday, amid what the medical provider says are escalating threats from the Trump administration to cut off Medicare and Medicaid funding....