Mental Health by Olive, 10th grade Mental health, while just as important as physical health, is often overlooked. Close friends and family members may often be silently struggling with their mental health. […]
Young Observers: mid-October 2025
Young Observer: Managing Stress
Managing Stress by Taliha, 10th grade How to Manage Stress Today, I bet the one thing we can all agree on is that we experience stress! I know for me at least, […]
Balance & Change: Adjusting to a New Season
I love the fall. I love it when it gets cooler, when we need a blanket to curl up with, and when snuggling is extra warm and fuzzy. I love all of […]
Balance & Change: Pronouns & Choices
Pronouns have become a very hot topic. People can be offended by being asked to use something different than the traditional pronouns in the traditional ways. I have had an issue using […]
Balance & Change: Dealing with Anxiety
Have you noticed that often, when a new event is coming up, you may be extremely scared? You may have many thoughts about all the bad things that could happen. Your anxiety […]
Congress members Correa and Kim Push for $5 M in Federal Funding for CalOptima, Orange County Residents
Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) on July 24 led a letter with bipartisan group of their colleagues to Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) to support the inclusion of CalOptima Health’s […]
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to Add Spanish-Language Text and Chat Services Nationwide
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, California’s lead agency for 988, is one of five crisis centers nationally responding to 988 Spanish texts and chats. This expansion of the 988 Suicide and Crisis […]
Orange County receives $27.6 millions grant for behavioral and mental health infrastructure
The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has been awarded $27,659,059 from the state as part of California’s initiative to grant funding for new or existing facilities […]
Orange County Receives $27.6 Million Grant for Behavioral and Mental Health Infrastructure
The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has been awarded $27,659,059 from the state as part of California’s initiative to grant funding for new or existing facilities […]
New Mental Health Law and Lifeline Take Effect
The issue: California law requires health care providers to schedule a mental health assessment, also known as “intake,” within two weeks of the patient requesting to be seen by a therapist. An […]
