Commentary
It’s time to invest in behavioral health services for young people
The Legislature has a chance to transform the delivery of behavioral health services for children over the next five years.
Mental Health
Politics
California social media regulations — a tougher sell in 2021
After pioneering consumer data privacy protections, the California Legislature has tapped the brakes on proposals to further regulate social media companies.
Commentary
Fix youth mental health crisis with collaborative action
It’s stunning how many of California’s children need mental health support they are entitled to, but do not receive it.
WhatMatters
Counties face choice about forcing more mentally ill Californians into treatment
Time is running out for California counties to decide whether they want to develop programs that would give families a legal tool to get severely mentally ill relatives into treatment. After years of resistance, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to implement Laura’s Law, becoming the 21st county to do so. The […]
Homelessness
Can Newsom build on pandemic lessons to end homelessness?
With a budget surplus bonanza, Gov. Newsom calls for spending $12 billion more to end homelessness in California. One idea: expanding motel conversions, an emergency plan during the pandemic.
Justice
Is California’s new police deadly force law making a difference?
Cases in San Diego and San Leandro will test the stricter standards on when officers can shoot to kill. Training of officers on the new law is inconsistent.
Commentary
American Rescue Plan provides billions for a down payment toward racial equity
Here are 5 key proposals using money from the American Rescue Plan Act as an initial investment for racial equity in California.
Commentary
A blueprint for Californians’ behavioral health
It is time to transform our behavioral health system; here’s a blueprint with several key performance indicators.
Commentary
Approve psychedelic therapy to help prevent veteran suicides
Our goal is to end the veteran suicide epidemic by providing research and advocacy for veterans seeking psychedelic therapies.
Coronavirus
Finally some good news for California nursing home residents
More than 9,000 people have died of COVID-19 in California nursing homes, and many others have suffered from isolation. But after a massive vaccination campaign, infections and deaths have plummeted — and nursing homes are cautiously reopening to visitors.