Mental Health

Jul 25 | Speakers discuss the many drivers of poor mental health in children and young adults, including poverty, racism, rejection, and the many uncertainties of contemporary American life. They will also discuss novel treatment models.

The U.S. suicide death rate is the highest among 10 peer nations, and the 2nd leading cause of death among children ages 10-14.

A high school junior is promoting Social and Emotional Learning, a tool that has been proven to help young people manage a complex world.

With youth mental health worsening, California has launched a new initiative to help kids access free treatment.

Although disability impacts well over a quarter of Americans, anti-disability hate is on the rise — including violent crime.

Al Enteshar | In the heart of bustling cities and tranquil suburbs, public parks are being recognized not merely as spaces for recreation and socializing, but as vital components for enhancing mental wellness.

As students across the country return to school, Asian American students are grappling with an issue they say goes largely unaddressed in their own homes.

Medi-Cal recipients in California are now eligible for a variety of Eastern-based wellness therapies, including acupuncture and Qigong.

Suicide is the second-largest cause of death for Black men between the ages of 15 and 24.

In LA County, the suicide rate for Koreans in 2022 was nearly double the rate for all Asian Americans. Mental health professionals cite culture and environment as factors.

The Burmese/Myanmar community in the US is burdened with trauma, but few culturally appropriate mental health resources are available.

With the Ulysses Project, Dr. Patrick Marius Koga is helping refugees in California overcome mental health disorders through demedicalized psychological and professional aid.