Centuries of Racism Have Created a Mental Health Crisis Among Black Americans
Marah Lidey, cofounder and co-CEO of wellness app Shine, shares how years of racism has significantly impacted the collective mental...
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Sep 16, 20201 min
Helping Californians get the health care they need
The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) offers free assistance over-the-phone or in-person to help people who are struggling to get or...
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Sep 15, 20201 min
Nearly Three-Quarters of Youth Behind Bars Suffer from Mental Health Issues
Most kids entering juvenile detention have been disadvantaged by poverty and lack of resources, and more than 70% have mental health...
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Aug 24, 20201 min
2020 Back to School Toolkit
As we enter a new, very uncertain school year - it’s important for parents, caregivers, and school personnel to know the signs that a...
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Aug 20, 20201 min
[SAMHSA-sponsored] Solutions to Improving Access to Care for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
[SAMHSA-sponsored] Solutions to Improving Access to Care for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness in Prisons and Jails August 21, 2020...
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Aug 20, 20201 min
How Racism, Trauma And Mental Health Are Linked
Research shows African-Americans are less likely to access treatment for mental illness. Cultural norms and the stigma associated with...
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Aug 11, 20201 min
Evidence-Based Reforms to Reduce California’s Overcrowded Prisons
California’s overcrowded prisons have become a breeding ground for the coronavirus. The state’s Department of Corrections and...
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Aug 10, 20201 min
Sacramento County - COVID-19 Testing Sites
Need to get tested for Covid-19? Drive-through, pop-up, and community testing sites are available throughout Sacramento County! Find out...
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Aug 6, 20201 min
(Re) Defining Resilience: A Perspective Of ‘Toughness’ In BIPOC Communities
For Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC), generations of trauma, systemic racism, and cultural barriers lead to...
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Aug 6, 20201 min
The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans
Within the Black community, we generally acknowledge and discuss experiences of racism and the detrimental impact of racism on equitable...
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Aug 5, 20201 min
Reforming Mental Health Care
In its August 4th blog update, the California's Little Hoover Commission​ restated its 2015 and 2016 recommendations for strengthening...
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Jul 31, 20201 min
Register today for ACCESS California's virtual 2020 Annual Conference!
Join ACCESS California in this virtual event for our third annual conference, and hear three special presentations by Patrick Hendry the...
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Jul 29, 20201 min
Big Health - sleep better, feel happier and worry less offers free wellness apps to nonprofit worker
Digital therapeutics give you access to cognitive & behavioral techniques at any time, night or day — like having the world’s leading...
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Jul 28, 20201 min
Mental Health America's 2020 Annual Conference will be FREE!
In light of current events, MHA’s 2020 Conference: COVID-19, Mental Health and the Need for Equity, will take place as planned September...
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Jul 28, 20202 min
Striving for Zero: California's Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention 2020 – 2025
California’s Suicide Prevention Plan is Framed by Four Strategic Aims: STRATEGIC AIM 1: Establish a Suicide Prevention Infrastructure...
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Jul 21, 20201 min
Cal Voices was on the air!
Cal Voices was featured on six Entercom Radio Stations this past Sunday! We are grateful to our team members, Jensen Bosio and Nicole...
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Jul 17, 20201 min
ACTION ALERT: Support AB 2164 (Rivas), Improve access to health care services!
Support AB 2164 (Rivas), which would improve access to health care services for low-income children and other marginalized populations by...
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Jul 17, 20201 min
More Than 169,000 People Screen Positive For Depression Or Anxiety Since The Start Of The Pandemic
Alexandria, VA –The COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a huge toll on the mental health of the nation. As of the end of June, more than...
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Jul 3, 20201 min
July is Minority Mental Health Month!
July is Minority Mental Health Month! Free toolkit available for download! Mental Health America​ has developed content for our 2020...
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Jul 2, 20201 min
How To Deal With the Psychological Impact of Re-Entering Quarantine
"The transition to going back into quarantine likely won’t be easy for anyone, whether it’s happening to you now or in a few months (if...
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