Posts Tagged: County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California

It’s time for California to replace harmful language

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by DR. RYAN QUIST posted 06.18.2024

OPINION – Two bills currently in the state Legislature follow the lead of many in the disability rights movement by bringing our state’s codes up to date with person-first language where appropriate and stop the stigmatization around mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Big Problem: California’s Behavioral Health Worker Shortage

Graphic representation of Mental Health Disorder. Image via Shutterstock

by CAPITOL WEEKLY STAFF posted 02.27.2023

CAPITOL WEEKLY  PODCAST: We’re joined today by Dr. Janet Coffman of Healthforce Center at UCSF, and Michelle Doty Cabrera, Executive Director of CBHDA. They describe the serious challenges facing the state’s mental health and substance abuse programs, and what is needed to grow and retain a behavioral health workforce that reflects California’s diverse populations.