Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
In California Black Media's latest Political Playbook, find news on the State of the State, A.I., voters' top issues, and CARE courts....
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Jan
05
Jan
Remembrance of the Unhoused: Community Honors 85 Lives Lost in Contra Costa County
Friends, family and advocates gathered Dec. 19 to honor the 85 lives lost of unhoused people on the streets of Contra Costa County in the last two years....
03
Jan
EdSource: California’s Peer-to-Peer Support Program Shows Early Gains in Youth Mental Health
Peer-to-peer mental health support programs show early signs of improving student mental health, enhancing student engagement and reducing stigma....
12
Dec
Surveys: Principals, Parents Report Anxiety Among Immigrant Students
Immigration raids and political rhetoric about immigrants are disrupting many students’ lives, impacting their mental health and their school attendance....
04
Dec
EdSource: 1 in 8 Adolescents and Young Adults Use A.I. Chatbots for Mental Health, Study Says
A recent study, which interviewed 1,058 people aged 12 to 21, found that 1 in 8 turned to A.I. chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health advice....
02
Dec
EdSource: Short-Term Social Media Breaks Can Improve Mental Health in Youth
Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health but don’t necessarily reduce overall screen time, a new study suggests....
10
Nov
Pittsburg Weighs Concerns and ‘High Hopes’ for New Mental Health and Recovery Center
Pittsburg will get Contra Costa's first sobering center and try to fill a gap in East County youth services, but the project isn't without community concerns. ...
22
Oct
Basketball, Mentorship and Mental Health Come Together at Greenwood Academy Event
Sudents learned about mental health during a youth development event and sports clinic by the Golden State Sports Academy at Greenwood Academy in Richmond. ...
30
Sep
EdSource: After Federal Cuts, California Schools Could Lose Hundreds of Mental Health Clinicians
As the Trump administration doubles down on a storm of “anti-DEI” cuts to education, mental health services for students could be terminated next....
09
Sep
‘And Just Like That…’ I Choose Me
"My life is about me. This is something I’m finally starting to understand. After so long trying to make others happy at the detriment of myself, I am done."...
05
Aug
EdSource: Newsom Directs Agencies to Tackle Loneliness Crisis Among Boys and Young Men
California is responding to loneliness and depression among boys and young men by trying to boost mental health support and educational and job opportunities....
30
Jul
As Gen-Z Mental Health Worsens, Family and Culture Key to Treatment, Experts Say
COVID-19 and the immigration crisis have compounded into a multi-layered crisis exacerbated by racism, family expectation and cultural stigma....
03
Jul
Burned Out by Senior Year: How I Learned to Balance School, Work and Sports
During high school, I played sports and worked at Safeway. At first, it was fine, but come senior year, I was burnt out. Something needed to change....
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May
‘It Crashed Into My Life’: How a Latina Leader Lives—and Leads—with PTSD
"it has made me more empathetic, more human, and more aware of the urgency to build systems that prioritize mental wellness as much as any other public policy."...
21
May
‘I Just Felt Worthless’ — Until I Approached Therapy Truly Ready for Change
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
