California Behavioral Health Association Launches Behavioral Health Innovation Institute To Advance Youth Well-Being Through Technology & Community Collaboration

The California Behavioral Health Association (CBHA) launched the Behavioral Health Innovation Institute (BHII), a new organization focused on advancing community-driven approaches to behavioral health in California. The goal is to support youth well-being by blending technology and community support to promote emotional resilience and safe engagement with social media platforms.

The BHII's first initiative, the Tech to EmPOWER (Promoting Online Wellness & Emotional Resilience) Campaign, is funded by Google.org and aims to engage youth, caregivers, educators, and community partners across the state. Rather than centering fear-based messaging around technology, the campaign focuses on equipping young . . .