The Role of Education in Eradicating Hate
While students are often described as tomorrow’s leaders, many are taking leadership roles today to address the perpetuation of hate in academic environments....
26
Jun
19
May
Children Are Dying at Increasing Rates
Child life expectancy has gone down in recent years, due to four leading causes, authorities say: homicide, suicide, accidental drug overdose and car accidents....
18
May
Angelo Quinto Crisis Team Will Give Others the Chance He Never Got
"A year before Quinto’s death, my family and I were in a similar situation ...
16
May
Making Mental Health an Integral Part of Primary Care for Older Adults
With a quarter of Californians aged 65+ by 2030, the state looks for ways to better meet the mental and behavioral health needs of its older adult population....
08
May
Antioch Unveils New Mental Health Crisis Team Named for Man Who Died in Custody
Antioch officials welcomed the city's first mental health crisis response team and its mobile crisis response van Monday morning....
25
Apr
Sheriff Addresses Mental Health Crisis Response
Contra Costa County Sheriff Livingston gave a report on mental health crisis response to the Board of Supervisors on Monday....
24
Apr
Here Are Some Tips to Treat Yourself With Compassion
For anyone who has ever felt ignored or unsafe, it’s important to show yourself compassion to remedy previous trauma and to protect your inner peace....
07
Apr
‘When Life Hits Like a Whip’: Students Try to Deal With Mental Health Themselves But Want More Support
Kennedy High students told us how they deal with mental health issues and what schools and parents could do to increase mental wellness in teens....
31
Mar
College Corps Program Rewards Students for Giving Back
California students can apply now for the College Corps program, which provides financial assistance in exchange for community service work....
24
Mar
Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
23
Mar
Out Of The Norm Depression Symptoms Leave ‘Strong Black Women’ Underdiagnosed & Untreated
Many Black women dealing with depression symptoms struggle to get the help they need, partly because of inadequate screening and societal expectations....
07
Feb
Current Events Worsen Long-standing Trauma for Many Asian Elders
As Asian American and Pacific Islander elders deal with trauma caused by historical and contemporary violence, they struggle to access mental health care....
19
Jan
Advocates Say CARE Court Could Hurt Those It’s Meant to Help
The CARE Court system could change how California treats people who have mental illness or are unhoused. It's criticized by advocates for these populations....
18
Jan
Richmond Looks to Move Mental Health Crisis Response Away From Police
The city of Richmond is trying to find new ways to help residents experiencing a mental health crisis, a public safety task force told City Council on Tuesday....
06
Jan
Adults Should Build Kids Up, So Bullies Can’t Tear Them Down
Many teens experience cyberbullying. One teen from Oakley describes being bullied on Instagram and in school and shares how he thinks parents can help....
