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Mental Illness and a Story of Success

Nov 20, 2018

During a psychotic episode while enrolled at Harvard Business School, Katherine Switz believed she was Jesus Christ. “I was crossing […]

MHSOAC Honors Mental Health Icons

Nov 20, 2018

If California had to pick superstars in mental health advocacy, Sally Zinman and Rusty Selix would top the list. That […]

Commission Elects New Chair and Vice Chair for 2019

Nov 2, 2018

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission unanimously elected Vice-Chair Khatera Aslami-Tamplen as chair and Commissioner Lynne Ashbeck as […]

Commissioners Launch Strategic Planning to Guide Direction

Oct 16, 2018

The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission took a big step last month toward a journey that will help […]

Gender, Mental Health and Education Summit

Sep 17, 2018

A kindergarten teacher showed a drawing of an elephant in a cage to the young artist’s parents. “The elephant is […]

Parent Meetings Yield Valuable Information Around Children’s Mental Health

Sep 6, 2018

At parent meetings at two elementary schools in San Diego, parents spoke passionately about the mental health needs of their […]

AB 1134 Mental Health Services Act Fellowship Program Advisory Committee Application for Appointment

Sep 4, 2018

Assembly Bill 1134 (Gloria), Chapter 412, Statutes of 2017 authorizes the Commission to establish a Mental Health Policy Fellowship for […]

California Commission Engages Diverse Voices on Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan Efforts

Jun 25, 2018

Kelechi Ubozoh, 32, is an accomplished journalist, poet and singer, but the voice she most wants people to hear is […]

Mental Health Matters Takes Center Stage

Jun 7, 2018

More than 1,000 backpacks displayed around the lawn at the State Capitol served as a reminder of the many young […]