Each year in July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebrates National Minority Mental Health Month to reduce the stigma that minority communities face when seeking care for mental health. This year, perhaps…
Each year in June, the United States celebrates Pride Month to advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ population. More specifically, June 26th is recognized as LGBTQ+ Equality Day, as this is the date on which…
California’s rate of homelessness is staggering. According to government data, on any given night in January 2020, there were 161,548 homeless individuals in the state, representing 28% of the total homeless population across the United…
Our children are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, youth across the globe experienced a doubling of depression and anxiety symptoms during the pandemic, and…
During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Together for Mental Health,” and the goal of the campaign is to advocate for…
Screen time has become a part of daily life for many of us, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, when there’s a virtual option for everything, from doctor’s appointments to college classes. While some…
As 2021 came to a close, singer Demi Lovato spoke out about the problem with being “California sober.” In a December article in USA Today, Lovato explained that while she continued to use alcohol and…
According to data from the California government, there have been 428 California wildfires recorded year to date during 2022, which is higher than the five-year average of 350 wildfires. The most recent wildfire, called the…