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Anti-cyber bullying bills could become law due to growing concerns about safety
At our state capitol on May 14 leaders met to discuss several bills authored by California Senator Henry Stern that would help families battle negative effects from cyberbullying.
Kern BHRS ‘Let’s Talk’ event aims to illuminate mental health awareness in African American communities
On Friday, February 2, the Kern Behavior Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS) will host a “Let’s Talk” event at the Friendship House Community Center to raise mental health awareness in African American communities.
Newsom signs landmark bills to revolutionize State’s mental health system
Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 and Assembly Bill 531, which means people in California will now have the ability to change and transform the state’s mental health system.
Local leaders discuss how they prioritize their mental health
Prioritizing mental health can be difficult for many people especially when busy. Many local leaders have a variety of roles that keep them on the go every day.
Mental Health Awareness Month: sparking conversations, breaking stigmas, and seeking help
May is mental health awareness month and to Yanin Ayon this month is about sparking conversations and allowing people to ask questions and be able to talk about mental health without fear of judgment.
KernBHRS seeks public input on their proposed MHSA plan
Kern County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (KernBHRS) has now posted their Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan and is opening up a 30-day public comment period for the community to put their input on continuing new and proposed mental health programs to serve Kern.
BCSD teachers find ways to prioritize the mental health of students through CASEL
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) was created in 1994 as a response to a better approach to teaching the “whole child,” as Dr.
Governor Newsom announces millions in funding for youth mental health
Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $480.5 million for 54 projects to improve California’s behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth as part of his Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health.
Local mental health advocate is trying to make changes in her community
Jocelyn Myrna Frias Molina is a mental health advocate who helps out her community in any way she can by being part of an organization that advocates for change.
It’s okay to ask for help: Health professionals discuss the rise in teen depression
As the world attempts to return to a sense of normalcy after the pandemic, the shift is not that easy for some teens.