New CHCF polling shows COVID-19 mental health impact
As part of our new “Rising to Meet the Moment” COVID-19 interview series, we talked to Catherine Teare of the…
Governor Newsom’s Behavioral Health Task Force is a big deal
The window for applications for membership on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Behavioral Health Task Force closed last Friday. The first meeting…
What California’s leaders said about behavioral health in 2019
Here’s what we heard from the California leaders who became Behavioral Health Champions in 2019: Personal stories that destigmatize A…
10% of CA lawmakers became Behavioral Health Champions in 2019
10% of California state lawmakers became Behavioral Health Champions in 2019. For the number crunchers, that’s 12 of the 120…
California’s elected officials talk behavioral health
During the 2018 election cycle, Behavioral Health Action raised the profile of behavioral health. We asked every Congressional, State Assembly…
BHA co-chairs encouraged by historic appointment of “Mental Health Key Advisor”
May 21, 2019 Behavioral Health Action applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom for his leadership and making California’s behavioral health crisis a…
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Details Vision and Prioritizes Behavioral Health Solutions During Historic Meeting
California will lead as a global model for behavioral health SAN FRANCISCO – On Oct. 22, the Behavioral Health Action…
Lieutenant Governor Newsom responds to the NAMI California Candidate Questionnaire
Lieutenant Governor Newsom responds to the NAMI California Candidate Questionnaire Read the PDF version here QUESTION ONE: The mental health…
We must come together to make Behavioral Health a priority
Carmichael Times Commentary by Zima Creason, President and CEO, Mental Health America of California September 21, 2018 Behavioral health issues…
New School Year, New Mental Health Lessons: 2 States Now Require It
States are starting to integrate mental health into their curriculum — whether it’s English or biology class. BY MATTIE QUINN…