Issue Areas

Mental Health and Wellness

The pandemic shed new light on the mental health of children and youth. Prior to the pandemic, the country was already experiencing a youth mental health crisis.

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According to the CDC, in 2021, more than 1 in 3 high school students reported experiencing poor mental health during the pandemic, and over 40% reported that they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year.

We can make the most of this moment to improve lives and how we deliver care. Kaiser Permanente is committed to continuing to lead this work in the communities we serve in partnership with community agencies, schools, and other health systems.

Focus areas
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Adult Mental Health
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Children and Youth
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Health Care Workforce
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Group Therapy
Addressing the Mental Health Workforce Shortage
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Expanding the Mental Health Workforce in California
High Cost Of Prescription Drugs: Concept Prescription Bottles With Gavel
From Tragedy to Transformation: Reforming Criminal Justice and the Mental Health System
Teenager Dialing
Launching 988 nationally to support a continuum of care in mental health
Improving mental health care for youth
From vision to action: Transforming the behavioral health system to work for people with low incomes
Working together to make ‘zero suicide’ a reality
When it comes to the mental health workforce crisis, the struggles — and opportunities — are real
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The heart of the matter: Identifying person-centered solutions at the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems
Reflections on the challenges facing mental health patients, providers and policies
Defining the next generation of behavioral health strategies
Events
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Mental Health Care: Quality, Workforce, and Diversity
Group Therapy
From Crisis to Care: Integrating Health Care with Public Crisis Response Systems
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Building Resilience: Addressing Childhood Trauma from Birth to Graduation
Two Friends In The Woods
Taking Action to Prevent Suicide
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Strengthening America’s Mental Health Workforce
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Advancing Mental Health & Wellness