Mental Health

University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

Stress, Rest & Sleep - Healthy Living webinar

Dec 4, 2025

Learn the importance of reducing stress and how to check inwards through rest and sleep. The 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee invites you to pledge your health to better living and join their monthly webinars on topics to help you build healthy habits. Sessions will be held one Thursday a month and…
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

2026 4-H State Leadership Conference

Jul 23, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

California 4-H State Leadership Conference: Empowering youth (11-19) with leadership, communication & life skills through workshops, speakers & hands-on activities.
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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Thriving Forward: Article

Beyond Achievement: Helping Youth Find Meaning and Purpose

September 4, 2026
By Marcel Horowitz, Matthew R Rodriguez
Introduction We all want to feel good. When asked what they want for their children, most parents respond with some version of, “I just want them to be happy.” How do we become “happy?” First, we need to understand that happiness isn't a “giggle-all-day” feeling, or “never-feel-bad” feeling. Happiness…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Longitudinal study explores repeated loss and gain of access to safety net programs and associations with mental and physical health among low-income California families

July 21, 2026
U.S. federal safety net programs provide food, nutrition, and health care assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families, with many of these programs expanding benefits and easing enrollment requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using longitudinal survey data from the ACCESS cohort…
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Thriving Forward: Article

Our Gifts of Imperfection to the Next Generation

July 7, 2026
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Introduction We all want to feel loved. To belong. To matter. To live without fear. We want to have meaningful relationships. We want to know others. We want to be known. These describe the human experience. They describe what it can mean to live a whole life. But as we know, life can sometimes get…
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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Nature Rx: Helping everyone feel at home in the outdoors

May 31, 2026
By Kitty Oppliger
 For many people, a walk beneath tall trees, the sound of running water, or a quiet moment on a trail brings a deep sense of peace and wellbeing. Time outdoors can calm a busy mind, help us breathe a little easier, and remind us that we are part of something larger than ourselves.Healing with…
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Thriving Forward: Article

Supporting Youth Mental and Emotional Health in 4-H Competitive Environments

April 28, 2026
By Matthew R Rodriguez, Marcel Horowitz, Ally Lemmer
Introduction 4-H has a long history of using competition as a method of providing feedback on skill mastery and continued task improvement. Preparing young people to show their animals, photographs, rockets and other 4-H projects at county fairs is a critical step in helping them grow. 4-H adult…
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