A kindergarten teacher showed a drawing of an elephant in a cage to the young artist’s parents. “The elephant is very sad because she is stuck in a cage,” said the father of the kindergarten child. “She is very sad because she is trapped in a cage and no one will... Read MoreRead more about Gender, Mental Health and Education Summit
At parent meetings at two elementary schools in San Diego, parents spoke passionately about the mental health needs of their children and what schools can do to help. “One of the things that concerns me is whether one psychologist is enough when there’s a large... Read MoreRead more about Parent Meetings Yield Valuable Information Around Children’s Mental Health
AB 1134 Mental Health Services Act Fellowship Program Advisory Committee Application for Appointment
Assembly Bill 1134 (Gloria), Chapter 412, Statutes of 2017 authorizes the Commission to establish a Mental Health Policy Fellowship for a mental health professional and a mental health consumer. These Fellowships create an opportunity for collaborative learning for... Read MoreRead more about AB 1134 Mental Health Services Act Fellowship Program Advisory Committee Application for Appointment
Kelechi Ubozoh, 32, is an accomplished journalist, poet and singer, but the voice she most wants people to hear is the voice she uses to help keep people alive. “This effort that I’m trying to do comes from my own experience as a suicide-attempt survivor,” Kelechi... Read MoreRead more about California Commission Engages Diverse Voices on Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan Efforts
More than 1,000 backpacks displayed around the lawn at the State Capitol served as a reminder of the many young lives lost to suicide each year. The solemn display – some with photos of college students who have taken their lives – helped set the stage for the annual... Read MoreRead more about Mental Health Matters Takes Center Stage