by Mary Abzug | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog, Mental Health, News
America has a long history of attempts to treat mental illnesses and address mental health issues. From asylums and lobotomies to the beginning of modern therapy treatments, the system of mental health care has come a long way. But of course, there is still much to be...
by Katherine Kornberg | Jan 2, 2021 | Mental Health, News
California passed a piece of legislation in 2020 that went into effect and will have an incredible impact on our mental health system in the coming years. California Senate Bill 803, known as the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Act, recognizes the value...
by Madi Aho | May 8, 2020 | Mental Health, News
“Liberating education consists in acts of cognition, not transferals of information.” ― Paulo Freire By: Madi Aho, MSW Intern What is “Anti-Oppressive” Mental Health Care? The history of psychology and psychiatry is not free from race, gender or class-based bias....
by Roz Hedayatian | Sep 8, 2019 | Mental Health
Depression is a disorder that can take over one’s life very quickly, making even normal everyday activities a strain. It can interfere with occupational responsibilities, social activities appetite, concentration, and more. Like any other illness, the severity and...