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 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.
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.
COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech booster approved for 16-and 17-year-olds By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | December 10, 2021 The FDA expanded Pfizer’s authorization to cover the younger age group on an emergency basis.
COVID-19 U.S. surgeon general warns of youth mental health crisis because of the pandemic By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | December 7, 2021 The pandemic "exacerbated the unprecedented stresses young people already faced," Murthy wrote.
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.
Around Town Rec Department Winter/Spring activity guide now available online By Piedmont Recreation Department | November 9, 2021 Online registration for residents starts Tues, Nov 16.
Education Cal State races to boost graduation rate and cut early Ds and Fs By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | November 1, 2021 Effort comes as the pandemic threatens to undercut graduation rates.
covid FDA panel recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 26, 2021 A final CDC decision on the vaccine could be made as early as next week.
Arts & Entertainment Scream therapy? Haunted attractions return for Halloween By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 20, 2021 Live scares are back, including several immersive, thrill-filled theatrical extravaganzas.