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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

California narrowly passes Prop 1 plan aimed at tackling homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 in California will restructure the mental health system and address homelessness crisis.
The measure will raise $6.4bn over 20 years for housing, treatment facilities, and mental health programs. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
California

Prop. 1: Californians split on ballot measure to tackle homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 aims to tackle California's homelessness crisis through mental health system update.
The measure would boost investments in housing and substance use programs to address homelessness. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Californians to vote on measure governor says he needs to tackle homelessness crisis

Proposition 1 focuses on tackling homelessness and updating mental health system in California.
The measure restricts county funding use for mental health services, emphasizing housing and programs for homeless individuals with mental illnesses or substance abuse issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

California wants to force people into mental health care. Advocates say it will backfire

Proposition 1 would restructure California's mental health system with a $6.4bn fund for housing and treatment facilities.
There is controversy over Proposition 1's impact on mental health programs and involuntary treatment. [ more ]
morecalifornia
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Public health

Things to know about California's Proposition 1

Proposition 1 in California aims to transform the mental health system and address homelessness.
The measure would give the state more power over how funds from a millionaire tax are spent and would allocate funds for housing and mental health and addiction treatment. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Health

How Racism Affects the Mental Health of Black Youth

Anti-Black racism is a major contributing factor to the youth mental health crisis.
The current mental health system is not equipped to address the impact of racism on Black youth.
Interpersonal experiences of anti-Black racism play a large role in the mental health of Black youth. [ more ]
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