Directing Change Program & Film Contest
CA statewide contest where youth make short films on mental health/suicide prevention.
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Students in a psych course submit a video applying psychological science to a real-world topic.
Contra Costa County Youth Mental Health Coalition
A countywide coalition coordinated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education's Wellness In Schools Program, active since 2022, where high school students engage in mental health advocacy, peer-to-peer support, community events, and youth-led presentations.
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) — Southern CA Regional
DoD-sponsored research symposium at CSU Long Beach; Life/Behavioral Sciences is one of eight categories.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Youth Advisory Council
A peer advisory council for current or former patients (and siblings) of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco and Oakland, where members advise hospital leadership, educate providers about the patient experience, and plan events for pediatric patients.
Youth Leadership Institute: K-12 Behavioral Health Services Campaign
A statewide, three-year youth advocacy program in which teams across California counties (including Marin, San Mateo, and Sacramento) research and advocate for improvements to California's Behavioral Health Services Act, presenting findings to local and state legislators.
Youth Leadership Institute: Tobacco Prevention – Youth Advisory Group
A San Mateo County student-led advocacy group for grades 8-12 that raises awareness about tobacco and vaping, consults on county tobacco-control initiatives, and uses tools like Photovoice to document community health issues.