Weekly Wrap-Up
February 4, 2022
We Wish You a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

恭喜发财 (Gōng xǐ fā cái) 新年快乐 (Xīn nián kuài lè)
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới An khang thịnh vượng (ang khang tinh vuoung)
새해복많이받으세요(sae hae bok manhi bah doo seh yo)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Black Pioneers In Mental Health

Black Americans' contributions to the field of mental health
have been long overlooked.

Click Here to Check Out the Trailblazers
11 Young Activists Leading the Way for LGBTQ+ Equality

While part of Pride is parties and parades, it’s also about shining a light on the issues the LGBTQ+ community faces, and amplifying the work of those fighting for justice and equal rights. Young people have been powering social movements for generations, and this fight for equality within gender and sexuality is no different. We’d like to introduce you to 11 of these young LGBTQ+ change-makers taking action in their communities.
EVENTS
Virtual ITUP Annual Conference on February 7-9, 2022

The Insure the Uninsured Project’s Annual Conference is the premier venue where the California health policy community gathers each year to look towards the future of equitable health in California. For over two decades, the ITUP Annual Conference has brought all sectors of the California health ecosystem together in one space, including elected officials, policy experts, researchers, advocates, providers, health plans, and community-based organizations.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Mapping the Mental Health of Our Communities: MHA’s Unique County and State Data

Over the last year, our researchers have been analyzing over 2.6 million mental health screens from 2020 and 2021. These screens were taken by individuals who came to MHA’s website thinking they may be experiencing depression, suicidal ideation, psychosis, or trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now we’re ready to publish this powerful data and show you how the nation has been feeling. We’ll break it all down by state and county in a one-of-a-kind dashboard unique to MHA.

Join us to learn how your community can benefit!
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