Dr. Kristen Ochoa

medical director of the Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR)

Guest

Dr. Kristen Ochoa on KCRW

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been sent (by courts) to a program that diverts them away from jail and into supportive housing.

Funding dries up for program aimed at LA’s ‘sickest of the sick’

Thousands of people with mental health issues have been sent (by courts) to a program that diverts them away from jail and into supportive housing.

from Greater LA

More from KCRW

Am I vanilla if I don’t want a threesome? This week, author Tracy Clark-Flory and Myisha talk relationships and sexual desires.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

The U.S. continues to take a firm stance on China. When does censorship go too far? Plus, California’s gas inventory may hurt its neighboring state, Nevada.

from Left, Right & Center

This week Judson Brewer psychiatrist, neuroscientist at Brown University and author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your…

from Life Examined

This week Oliver Burkeman journalist and author of “Meditations for Mortals” discusses the complexities of trying to be perfect in an imperfect world.

from Life Examined

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

from KCRW Features

The LA-based nonprofit Step Up On Second Street received grant money to quickly house Californians experiencing homelessness.

from KCRW Features

Will I regret having sex with only one person my whole life? Comedians Matteo Lane and Nick Smith join Myisha to talk about monogamy and hooking up.

from How’s Your Sex Life?

Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.

from KCRW Features

James Danckert, psychologist and author of “Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,” explains the meaning of boredom and why being bored can be beneficial.

from Life Examined