The aftereffects of witnessing traumatic events can linger on for decades. The Black community is seeking interventions and resources to help young Black boys heal from violence and trauma and process stress, anxiety, racism, and other weights they carry on their shoulders.
Mental health is a growing concern among farmworkers in California. Following the tragic loss of her husband, a farmworker in the Coachella Valley, Dionisia has been struggling to keep her family together and find mental health support.
Also this week: The alarming suicide rate among young Black men in rural regions of the country.
A trauma-informed approach proves essential for one reporter's deep dive into the barriers that prevented patients from accessing medication for opioid use disorder.
A new reporting project will investigate youth mental health in California through a three-part series for Capital & Main that examines state programs, community initiatives and youth-led peer support.
The article highlights the prevalence of depression in the Korean community and emphasizes the importance of professional treatment and mental health awareness.
Challenges like immigration status, social isolation and cultural taboos on seeking support can deter Chinese immigrants from seeking help during marital conflicts, leaving many to endure their mental health struggles in silence.
