Governor Gavin Newsom includes $700 million in proposed budget to support student mental health in schools
According to the California Children's Trust, there has been a 151% increase in CA in inpatient visits for suicide, suicidal ideation, and self-injury for children ages 10-14. The suicide rate among black children is twice that of white youth. It is critical that we remove diagnosis as a prerequisite for mental health treatment for children. We are thankful for the visionary work of Alex Briscoe and the CCT for advocating for this.