California Anxiety, stress remain top concerns for California students, survey finds By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | January 28, 2022 More than 1 in 5 California students said they'd missed more than three days of school due to poor mental health during the pandemic.
California Newsom’s $50 million opioids education pledge comes as colleges warn of risks By Emily Forschen, Itzel Luna, and Colleen Murphy | CalMatters | January 18, 2022 The proposal is a sign of increased concern amid rising opioid overdoses nationwide.
California New law on mental health curriculum goes into effect with start of the new year By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | January 10, 2022 Health classes will soon include lessons on depression, bipolar disorder and other serious conditions.
Taxes Tax hikes for universal health care in California? By Emily Hoeven | January 7, 2022 A group of Democratic legislators unveils bill package that would create a universal health care program funded by new taxes.
Featured in Category Why does experiencing ‘flow’ feel so good? By Richard Huskey, Assistant Professor of Communication and Cognitive Science, University of California, Davis | The Conversation | January 4, 2022 Research shows that people who experience flow regularly are happier and less likely to focus on themselves.
Featured in Category ‘Runner’s high’ may be from body’s own version of THC and CBD By Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University | The Conversation | December 21, 2021 New research on the body's natural endocannabinoids suggests they may provide some of the beneficial effects of exercise.
Bay Area On ‘Green Friday’ East Bay regional parks will be free for all By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 23, 2021 Several visitor centers will offer hikes and kids' activities.
California California plans for a post-Roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere By Rachel Bluth | Kaiser Health News | November 19, 2021 As out-of-state patient volume increases, governor asks reproductive health experts to propose policies to bolster the state’s abortion infrastructure.
Education A Bay Area school district’s plan to reduce violence through nonviolent means By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | November 16, 2021 West Contra Costa Unified is prioritizing teaching students the social and emotional skills they need to avoid violence.
covid What’s the difference between PCR and antigen tests? A molecular biologist explains By Nathaniel Hafer Assistant Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School | The Conversation | November 9, 2021 Each test plays a role in detecting the novel coronavirus and helping prevent its spread.