by PEERS | Aug 11, 2021 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris Simone Biles, widely considered to be the world’s G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) gymnast, made international news last month when she decided to pull out of the women’s team gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics. “I have to focus on my mental health...
by PEERS | Jul 4, 2021 | Media Alerts
Also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, this month carries on the famed author’s legacy Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash By Leah Harris Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, author, and advocate whose work explored history, policy, race, and mental health in...
by PEERS | Jun 15, 2021 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris Happy Pride Month! This Pride season, here’s a roundup of local and national resources that support and promote the mental wellness and social connection of LGBTQ+ folks. Please feel free to share these resources widely. Pride celebrations Black...
by PEERS | May 11, 2021 | Media Alerts
By Leah Harris This month, we spotlight the intersection of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. While AANHPI groups are by no means the same, having vastly different cultural histories and a...
by PEERS | Apr 5, 2021 | Media Alerts
The new program aims to improve the treatment of individuals going through mental health crises in Oakland By Leah Harris On March 23, Oakland moved closer towards implementing a pilot program for mental health crisis response that does not involve law enforcement....
