Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindA “Selfless Transformation Agent” Unafraid to Share His Pain and Help Others Work Through Their OwnDavid Bartley may be the hardest working man in suicide prevention and also one of the most vulnerable. He has experienced both horrible…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindOut of Tragedy, A Bereaved Boyfriend and a Family Work to Create Lasting Meaning — and Ease the…May 20, 2021May 20, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindFull of Mad Black Pride, She Tells Her Story and Helps Others Tell Theirs“I am an advocate, a mental health consumer with mad pride, and a suicide attempt survivor shattering the silence…”May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindA Power Broker Goes Public in the Fight Against Stigma — and Strikes a Resonant ChordEarly last year, Lenny Mendonca was at the top of his game — an adviser and confidante to Governor Gavin Newsom and chair of California’s…May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindOvercoming Bullying and Anxiety to Become a Mental Health Advocate for LGBTQ+ Immigrant YouthIn some ways, Juan Acosta had plenty in common with other kids in Woodland, California, where he grew up. He had moved there with his…May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindPresenting the 2021 Steinberg Institute Mental Health Champions!Can you guess who they are?May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindScott Wiener Takes Helm of California Senate Mental Health CaucusWith pandemic magnifying need, San Francisco Democrat sees ‘enormous momentum for aggressive mental health legislation’Feb 17, 2021Feb 17, 2021
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindExit Interview: State Senator Jim Beall on fighting for mental health changeTermed-out San Jose leader talks about his years in state legislature and the politics of mental healthNov 17, 20201Nov 17, 20201
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindGovernor Signs Nurse Practitioner Law, Takes Another Step to Expand California’s Mental Health…Another bill aimed at boosting the California health and behavioral health workforce — and another important piece of the Steinberg…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Rob WatersinCalifornia State of MindGovernor Newsom Signs Mental Health Bills, Strengthening Parity Laws and Expanding Use of PeersWhen Monica Vera-Schubert’s son Bobby had his wisdom teeth pulled at the age of 15, he was prescribed Vicodin by a dentist. The next year…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020