Browsing: Mental Health

Years ago, I learned that understanding the brain does not protect you from mental illness. I had a Ph.D. in neuroscience and worked as a patent lawyer specializing in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. I understood neurotransmitters, stress physiology, sleep, and mood regulation. I also lived with bipolar I disorder

For one participant of Path with Art (PwA), a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides free community arts programming for individuals affected by trauma, these words capture the power of community arts engagement. Rooted in the understanding that art is a fundamental human need, PwA provides free community arts programming, partnering with hospitals, shelters, and recovery…

Protests like Compton’s Cafeteria Riots and the Stonewall Uprising have become meaningful symbols of LGBTQ resistance against police harassment and violence. What is often left out of these stories, however, is the central role that Black and Brown trans women, femmes, and drag queens played in them. They faced the harshest police violence and were…

Since January 2025, a wave of new policies has reshaped daily life for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrant families across the country: the suspension of refugee resettlement, the possible return of “Remain in Mexico,” the end of humanitarian parole for thousands, temporary protected status at risk, and more. 

News ‘Unacceptable’: San Francisco Officials Question Kaiser’s Approach to AI in Mental Health In a hearing, therapists decried Kaiser’s proposed contract terms during labor negotiations, which they argued would undermine mental health services. The largest health insurer for city employees said it remains focused on providing timely, high-quality mental health services. Jul 22, 2026 Updated…