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    Why does behavioral health matter? Behavioral / mental health is an integral part of our health, just as physical health is. In a decent society everybody’s health and wellbeing should be taken care of so that people can reach their full potential. MORE
    What steps should California take to increase access to care for those with mental illness and substance use challenges? California should create a single payer Medicare for All system to guarantee healthcare to every resident. If there are not enough behavioral / mental health providers in certain areas, we should open new publicly owned facilities. MORE
    How can California lead the way in destigmatizing behavioral health conditions? We should explore behavioral / mental health classes in schools. And we can work with primary care physicians to encourage regular mental / behavioral health check ups. MORE
    Will you commit to embracing behavioral health as a public policy priority? Yes. MORE
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    Why does behavioral health matter? Behavioral health matters because positive behavior contributes positively to communities and negative behavior has a negative impact on communities. MORE
    What steps should California take to increase access to care for those with mental illness and substance use challenges? We need to evaluate what resources we have that can be dedicated to care for those with mental health and substance use challenges. The approach needs to be holistic where we not only have a safe place but we have to ensure places of care are staffed with professionals who have the appropriate training and have demonstrated success or a positive track record (generated positive results) working with individuals who have had mental health and substance abuse challenges. MORE
    How can California lead the way in destigmatizing behavioral health conditions? We can start focusing on helping the individuals who are suffering and address the causes. We can set the example of leading change and care for those who need it and drive positive results. MORE
    Why does behavioral health matter? Yes. MORE
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