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A “Selfless Transformation Agent” Unafraid to Share His Pain and Help Others Work Through Their Own

David Bartley may be the hardest working man in suicide prevention and also one of the most vulnerable. He has experienced both horrible…

May 24, 2021

A “Selfless Transformation Agent” Unafraid to Share His Pain and Help Others Work Through Their Own

May 24, 2021

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Out of Tragedy, A Bereaved Boyfriend and a Family Work to Create Lasting Meaning — and Ease the…

May 20, 2021

Out of Tragedy, A Bereaved Boyfriend and a Family Work to Create Lasting Meaning — and Ease the…

May 20, 2021

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Full 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, 2021

Full of Mad Black Pride, She Tells Her Story and Helps Others Tell Theirs

May 18, 2021

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California State of Mind

A Power Broker Goes Public in the Fight Against Stigma — and Strikes a Resonant Chord

Early 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, 2021

A Power Broker Goes Public in the Fight Against Stigma — and Strikes a Resonant Chord

May 15, 2021

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California State of Mind

Overcoming Bullying and Anxiety to Become a Mental Health Advocate for LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth

In 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, 2021

Overcoming Bullying and Anxiety to Become a Mental Health Advocate for LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth

May 5, 2021

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California State of Mind

Presenting the 2021 Steinberg Institute Mental Health Champions!

Can you guess who they are?

May 5, 2021

Presenting the 2021 Steinberg Institute Mental Health Champions!

May 5, 2021

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California State of Mind

Scott Wiener Takes Helm of California Senate Mental Health Caucus

With pandemic magnifying need, San Francisco Democrat sees ‘enormous momentum for aggressive mental health legislation’

Feb 17, 2021

Scott Wiener Takes Helm of California Senate Mental Health Caucus

Feb 17, 2021

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California State of Mind

Exit Interview: State Senator Jim Beall on fighting for mental health change

Termed-out San Jose leader talks about his years in state legislature and the politics of mental health

Nov 17, 2020

Exit Interview: State Senator Jim Beall on fighting for mental health change

Nov 17, 2020

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California State of Mind

Governor 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, 2020

Governor Signs Nurse Practitioner Law, Takes Another Step to Expand California’s Mental Health…

Sep 30, 2020

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Governor Newsom Signs Mental Health Bills, Strengthening Parity Laws and Expanding Use of Peers

When 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, 2020

Governor Newsom Signs Mental Health Bills, Strengthening Parity Laws and Expanding Use of Peers

Sep 25, 2020

Rob Waters

Rob Waters

I’m a journalist based in Oakland. I write about health, science, social justice, urban affairs and travel. Father of 1. From Detroit.

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