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FDA OKs Esketamine Nasal Spray Monotherapy for Resistant Depression.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application allowing esketamine nasal spray (Spravato; Johnson & Johnson) to be used as a standalone treatment in adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded adequately...
California outperforms the nation in reducing the growth of homelessness, state sees largest decrease in veteran homelessness in the nation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Bucking national trends and outperforming a majority of other states, California continues to blunt decades-long increases in homelessness. With more shelter available than ever before, the state continues to lead the charge in urgently getting...
County Announces Appointment of New Health Chief .
Redwood City – County Executive Mike Callagy today announced the appointment of Colleen Chawla as the new chief of San Mateo County Health, the organization’s largest department. “I’m thrilled to introduce Colleen to our community. She brings tremendous enthusiasm to...
State’s Mental Health Commission Selects New Leaders for a New Era.
Mayra E Alvarez and Al Rowlett were elected Chair and Vice Chair respectively as the Commission plans to implement Proposition 1 – Behavioral Health Transformation SACRAMENTO – With just over a month before the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) – Governor Newsom’s...
Preserve Redwood House, San Mateo County’s Lifeline for Crisis Mental Health.
The Issue Urgent Action Needed to Sustain Unique Mental Health Program: On 10/21/24, Caminar CEO Mark Cloutier announced the impending closure of Redwood House, a vital Crisis Residential Facility, scheduled for 12/31/24. This facility has been a cornerstone of mental...
Governor Newsom proclaims Veterans Day, highlights major investments in veteran mental health.
What you need to know: California is recognizing Veterans Day with over $33 million in grants through the California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI), 100,000 free mental health appointments for veterans, and the announcement of a new federal grant to study Native...
The Mental Health Services Act: A Journey of Transformation and Lives Impacted.
Redwood City — In a new report, San Mateo County Health’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division reflects on two decades of service transformation thanks to funding from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Approved as Proposition 63 by California...
At this Hollywood clubhouse, people with mental illness find purpose and belonging.
Fountain House Hollywood is a community run by people with serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. The clubhouse model hasn’t taken off in California as much as it has in other parts of the U.S. The...
San Mateo County furthers suicide prevention measures.
National Suicide Prevention Month in September has inspired change throughout the community, from Carlmont High School to San Mateo County. Multiple organizations, including the Carlmont Students Offering Support (SOS) program and the San Mateo County Suicide...
Kaiser mental health workers prepare to strike, this time in Southern California.
In summary The strike would be the second one in a little more than two years by California mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente. The clock is ticking to avoid a walkout. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that...