The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, particularly for youth of color and gender diverse youth. In response to this concern, the King County Youth Mental Health Collaboration Team gathered representatives from key organizations like Best Start for Kids, Community Well-Being Initiative, Zero Youth Detention, Care and Closure Program, and School Based Health Centers to design and implement a qualitative study to learn more.
Read MoreClimate change has many numerous disproportionate effects on our communities’ health, making it a public health concern. Using data to examine these impacts is instrumental in identifying opportunities for building capacity for our communities to adapt to a changing climate. This involves the use of data practices centered on equity and community.
Read MoreHealth inequities experienced today stem from histories that have impacted communities’ determinants of health. The new Communities Count Health Equity Timeline features over 80 significant policies and events in King County that speak to the marginalization and resilience of systemically disadvantaged communities.
Read MoreIn light of May being Mental Health Awareness month, we are bringing awareness to the current status of youth mental health in King County… In King County, over a third (36.4%) of 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students experienced symptoms of depression in 2021. Yet BIPOC and LGBTQ youth are experiencing disproportionate impacts of the ongoing youth mental health crisis…
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