Mental Health SeriesMental Health: Sometimes Incarceration Is The Best MedicineApril 21, 2016 | Bob MoffittSometimes, help for people with mental illness can only be found behind the locked doors of a psychiatric facility, county jail, or state mental hospital. Yet, there is no guarantee that a person requiring services can get them when they need them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health SeriesFew Psychiatric Beds For Tens Of Thousands In NeedApril 19, 2016 | Bob MoffittFor people struggling with their mental health, there are an increasing number of opportunities to get help. The groups working to expand resources in the Sacramento area say the system is hamstrung by the lack of adequate treatment facilities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health SeriesLaw Enforcement Officers Train To Resolve Mental Health EmergenciesApril 14, 2016 | Bob MoffittFor decades, law enforcement officers had to figure out how to help mentally ill people during a crisis on their own. Now, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department provides training that is making a difference for both officers and those in need. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mental Health SeriesA Day In The Life Of A Mental Health Emergency ResponderApril 12, 2016 | Bob MoffittCops don't just enforce the law. They must also find ways to peacefully resolve mental health emergencies. Ride along with a Sacramento police officer who is part of a team that's trained to respond to the need for mental health services. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMental Health Bill Focuses On College StudentsMarch 8, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasAssemblyman Kevin McCarty proposed a bill that would match college funding on mental health services dollar-for-dollar. While the details are still getting worked out, it could increase accessibility for combating mental health stigma.
More Than 160 School Social Workers To Be Hired In NevadaJanuary 14, 2016(AP) - State officials have awarded $5.6 million in grants to hire more than 160 social workers and mental health professionals in Nevada schools.
Health CareSan Francisco Set to Implement Laura's Law, Compels Treatment for Mentally IllOctober 27, 2015Starting next week, San Francisco will be the fifth county in the state to implement Laura's Law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudent Suicide Awareness Exhibit At Sac StateOctober 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceA unique exhibit of backpacks at Sacramento State Monday is intended to bring awareness to the issue of college student suicide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Adds $200K To Fight California Patient Busing LawsuitJuly 8, 2015(AP) - Nevada officials including Gov. Brian Sandoval have approved more money to fend off a lawsuit that San Francisco filed over alleged psychiatric patient dumping.
Business Journal: Urijah Faber, B Street Theatre, Mental HealthMarch 27, 2015Mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Urijah Faber is not only one of Sacramento's biggest celebrities, he's also an active entrepreneur. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
