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San Francisco Hospital Workers Demand Safety at Vigil for Murdered Colleague

San Francisco hospital workers say their concerns about lack of safety protocols and inadequate staffing are going unheard.

In Marin County, Communities Debate Non-Police Responders Amid Heightened Fears of ICE

The Marin County Civil Grand Jury is urging officials to bring an alternative response model to West Marin, where for some, calling the police carries the added fear of immigration detention. 

An ‘Áo Dài’ of Her Own: One Trans Woman’s Path to Family Acceptance

Nicky Cao, a Vietnamese trans woman, is one of the few people in her community who will talk openly about her transition, her mental health, and her fear.

California Launches Campaign to Fight Gun Violence Crisis

CA’s “Reduce the Risk” campaign promotes GVROs—protection orders that temporarily remove guns from individuals showing warning signs, bridging mental health, public safety, and justice to help prevent shootings.

Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Requires Cultural Understanding and Proven Treatments

Understanding Gen Z’s mental health requires more than blaming social media or COVID-19—it involves addressing intergenerational trauma, structural racism, and economic instability shaping their lived experiences.

Why Gen Z Grapples with Loneliness, Depression and a Sense of Rejection

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.

Researchers Provide Blueprint to Tackle Nation’s Mental Health Pandemic

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.

What Wisdom Would You Share with Your Younger Self?

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

California Launches $4B Youth Mental Health Initiative

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

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising

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

Green Havens: Designing Public Parks for Mental Health

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.

Asian American Mental Health: It’s Time We Talk About It

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.