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September is Suicide Prevention Month. It still feels strange to describe myself as someone with “lived experience” with suicide. For much of my career, I understood suicide through the lens…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we are reminded of the importance of connection, hope, and ensuring that people know where to turn when they or someone they…
The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) officially concluded on June 30 marking a remarkable 10-year legacy dedicated to advancing equity in behavioral health across California. In May, I had the privilege…
This July marks another Disability Pride Month, and 2026 marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law on July 26, 1990. And this year’s theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” speaks directly to me…
Coming this August: Introducing Liz’s Leadership Letters: Reflections on Leadership and Community Lately, I’ve been thinking about our democracy. Not in terms of elections or politics, but in terms of people and their…
What does it take to create a school where every student, faculty member, and staff member feels valued, supported, and connected? For many schools of public health, the answer goes…
