Mental Health
What Levels of Mental Health are Appropriate?
As voters approach the ballot boxes in the upcoming 2024 elections, they will elect officials whose decisions could reshape the healthcare policy landscape within their counties. The Board of Supervisors wields considerable power over countywide healthcare, mental health treatment, and emergency services in California.
My guest, Dr. Peter Fung, explains how today’s stress levels threaten the mental health of all segments of our society.  The first step in addressing mental health is raising the awareness level and removing the stigma of acknowledging it as a treatable disease.
- 0:00 Introduction
- 01:33 El Camino Hospital work by Dr Peter Fung
- 01:33Â 02:40 What causes strokes?
- 03:14Â 03:14 The first response to experiencing a stroke
- 04:16Â 04:16 Addressing mental health crisis
- 05:18Â 05:18 Common mental health conditions
- 06:07Â 06:07 Serious threats in mental health
Mental Health among the Homeless
Homeless encampments in commercial districts remain a visible and complex challenge. Government officials appear unable to formulate a plan to address what appears to be a broader health crisis that extends beyond the scope of traditional medical care. Voters have voiced their dissatisfaction with these encampments, which reflects both a deep-seated concern for the welfare of the homeless population, safety concerns, and the health of the community at large.Â
- 07:07Â 07:07 Mental health among the homeless
- 08:27 08:27 How to reduce the homeless population by ⅓ to ½
- 08:56Â 08:56 Gravely disabled people
- 10:02Â 10:02 Substance abuse disorder
- 11:24Â 10:38 Election procedures
- 11:24Â 11:24 Personal reason for running for election
- 12:12Â 12:12 Follow-up information to Dr Fung
