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Aisha Wahab Makes History in Hayward

Reporter Amy Mostafa has the story on what’s ahead for the Aisha Wahab in 2019. She’s the newest member of Hayward’s city council –– and the first Afghan-American elected official nationwide.

Mental Health at Cal

New studies are linking higher education to lack of mental wellness. Statistics are showing that graduate students are leaving college with a mountain of debt and a lot of anxiety. There has become less of a stigma around mental health and more students are seeking help. Berkeley offers on campus and off campus support to assist these students.

Treating the Whole Person

While their fate in the U.S. remains uncertain, undocumented and immigrant communities are experiencing higher levels of trauma, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. But not only do they have limited access to quality clinicians and therapists, they also require a specific kind of care especially if they don’t speak English. Often called culturally-sensitive care, it takes into account the language and cultural context of a patient.