OC high school students launch substance use prevention podcast Nathaniel Martinez April 25, 2025Get ready to make room for one more podcast in your rotation. The Orange County Youth Council, administered by OCDE,...
OCDE’s student-led SAMH program transforms mental health awareness across OC Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2025Five years ago, OCDE’s Youth Development program asked itself how it could create a mental health program for students that...
Six Orange County campuses recently named among America’s Healthiest Schools Madeline Gray September 16, 2024Six Orange County schools were recognized for their dedication to advancing the health of students, staff and families — earning...
Student filmmakers honored statewide for illuminating mental health supports Madeline Gray June 4, 2024Students often juggle a handful of responsibilities, from working on school projects and participating in after-school activities to caring for...
‘Drawn Together’ billboard raises youth mental health advocacy to new heights Vicky Nguyen October 11, 2023A 50-foot-wide billboard intended to raise awareness and encourage conversations about mental health among youth is on display for thousands...
Los Alamitos cultivates mental health support with new outdoor garden for students Madeline Gray September 20, 2023Supports for students’ wellness are flourishing in the Los Alamitos Unified School District thanks to a brand-new outdoor retreat on...
Weekly roundup: Westminster students win STEM contest with innovative anxiety treatment, Fullerton opens community center, and more Madeline Gray April 7, 2023Approximately 12 million American adults experience panic attacks or a panic disorder at some point in their lives. These are...
Warner Middle School prioritizes student growth at ‘Stranger Things’-themed conference Madeline Gray March 17, 2023Warner Middle School students showed their peers how to improve their communication, embrace their individuality and prepare for their future...
OCDE invests in additional mental health coordinators to boost access to support students, districts Vicky Nguyen March 1, 2023The Orange County Department of Education continues to expand its efforts to address mental health needs, including supporting local school...
Garden Grove Unified launches anonymous reporting app to improve school safety Vicky Nguyen October 27, 2022Achieving student safety and mental wellness are races without finish lines for campuses and districts across Orange County. After significantly...
