Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for defendants
By Nigel Duara, CalMatters Licensed clinician Ernesto Alvarado negotiates with a man reluctant to be placed on a…
California psychiatric hospitals close beds under new nursing staffing rules
Hospital executives in California say new staffing standards intended to make psychiatric hospitals safer for patients are having…
Motorcycle ride for Alzheimer’s raises more than $100,000 in San Diego County – NBC 7 San Diego
Motorcycle ride for Alzheimer’s raises more than $100,000 in San Diego County – NBC 7 San Diego Skip…
Ride for Alzheimer’s raises $100,000 in San Diego County – NBC 7 San Diego
Almost 200 motorcyclists took to the roads across North County, Saturday, helping raise more than $100,000 for people…
Sacramento therapist builds a global community helping women claim joy
Inside a flower-filled Carmichael home, Sarah Hammill is building more than badges. She’s building belonging.A licensed trauma therapist…
Sacramento Police Seek Help To Find At-Risk Missing Woman
Andrews was described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with short black hair and…
Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland
More than 20,000 are expected to gather at Lake Merrit this Saturday for the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland. …
About one of five Valley seniors live alone. What’s that mean for physical, mental health?
This story was originally published by The Intersection. The number of senior citizens who live alone in the…
Trump administration still trying to cancel school-based mental health programs
This story was originally published by EdSource. The U.S. Department of Education is reviving its cancellation of roughly…
Inside SF’s Senior Mental Health Clinic Marked for Closure
Rosa Josephson has struggled for years with her mental health, especially after a series of strokes. She’s 86,…
Cal State faculty push to protect their jobs from artificial intelligence
In summary The union representing California State University professors is contesting the system’s use of artificial intelligence tools…
California must keep children 16 and under off addictive social media platforms | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The last time I saw my son alive, nothing felt unusual. There was no warning, no flashing signals…