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In early November, thought leaders, practitioners, community advocates, and youth gathered for the 2023 Young Minds Matter Conference in Houston. Young Minds Matter is a call to action, an opportunity to contribute to the collective healing of communities, and a chance to be part of a movement shaping the future of mental health.
Under the theme of "Transforming Our Communities Collectively," in November 2023, more than 300 community advocates, youth, and thought leaders came together in Houston for the Young Minds Matter Conference. Co-hosted by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health and Prevention Institute, the conference is part of a movement shaping the future of mental health and fostering healing, justice, and connection.
This publication summarizes the efforts of 11 organizations advocating for improvements in food and activity environments within predominantly low-income neighborhoods and with African American and Latino residents.
Policy Priorities, principles & Values As we have worked with communities around the country,* we have come to recognize a set of core stabilizing elements that we call the Pillars of Wellbeing. Because these Pillars are essential for people and for communities to flourish, our policy priorities are informed by, and emphasize them. They are: Belonging and connectedness: being accepted, having a place, feeling part of something Safety: the experience of security and stability at the interpersonal, emotional, and community level Dignity: the experience of having worth/value; living in a climate
We're pleased to share our summary and analysis of Governor Newsom’s California Budget Proposal for 2024-2025. This summary highlights elements of the budget proposal that advance equity and justice through health, safety, and wellbeing, and is organized by our three overarching policy priorities: Strengthening community-driven approaches to safety and wellbeing Healthy, equitable built environments and land use planning Aligning public investments with health equity and racial justice With the state facing a budget deficit, we hope this summary can serve as an effective tool for advocates and