July 22, 2020
CCY Docs, CYCL Article, CYCL News

In these challenging times, it’s important to maintain the mental health and wellness of our youth. Stories of police brutality, COVID-19 case and mortality increases, and increasing stories of racial and social injustices, takes its toll on our mental health and can cause depression, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns. The California Youth Crisis Line has put together a Youth Mental Wellness Guide that is comprehensible and actionable for youth.
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July 9, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News

The following references a notice from the Departments of Health Care Services and Public Health and the Office of the Surgeon General.
With the rise in COVID-19 cases in California and across the United States, there is a growing concern over the epidemic’s immediate and long-term impacts on the mental health of our youth and families.
Social isolation, financial insecurity, and unemployment all drive increases in deaths from suicide, overdose, and illness, disproportionately impacting communities of color. Individuals who have a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are particularly at risk. We all have the opportunity to screen, intervene and prevent these events from happening to our State’s youth.
As we move into our fifth month of COVID-19, where many of our youth are still sheltering at home with family or staying isolated, you have the opportunity to screen, intervene and prevent these events.
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June 9, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast, Youth Voices
Graduation season is upon us, but how soes it feel to be a High Schooler, or a Gollege Student during this time? Join Bianca with special guests on this episode of One The Line…At Home!
May 20, 2020
California, CCY Docs, CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast
Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month in the United States. Each year national, statewide, and local mental health organizations spotlight this month to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to stop the stigma associated with it. Now more than ever, amidst the current global pandemic, maintaining your mental health is important. Here are some ways that you can use to support yourself during this challenging time and beyond.
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