By Elisa Rocha Bupara MHSOAC Communications If Marisol Beas sees someone on the street who appears to be struggling, she will always stop and ask if she can help. It’s something she’s been doing most of her life. “If I saw people speaking Spanish, I would ask them if... Read MoreRead more about A Lifetime of Activism for Transition Age Youth Rep Marisol Beas

By Elisa Rocha Bupara MHSOAC Communications A better script could not have been written for four African American panelists who shared their stories – at times in barely audible whispers due to painful memories or at other times in rousing oratories that elicited an... Read MoreRead more about Stockton Community Comes Together to Discuss Children’s Mental Health

By Elisa Rocha Bupara MHSOAC Communications Corinita Reyes has been knocking down barriers for most of her young life. “My mother had me at age 17 and my biological father wanted a son, not a daughter, so I never met him,” Corinita said. “At the age of 10, many life... Read MoreRead more about Hearing Voices Support Group Helped Lead to Recovery

As a young person in California and a young person of color, Gabriel Garcia believes he has much to contribute when it comes to new and fresh ideas about youth mental wellness. “What excites me about young people is that they are aware of a broad range of issues... Read MoreRead more about Commission Welcomes Youth To The Table

As a child, Kristina Saffran battled an unrelenting eating disorder. She eventually achieved recovery and the constant battle led her to start an organization devoted to helping others do the same. “When I was 10 years old, my babysitter went on a diet and I decided... Read MoreRead more about Eating Disorders – ‘Not a Vanity Issue but a Mental Illness’