CALIFORNIA – The coronavirus pandemic brought unforeseen challenges such as loss, depression and anxiety across diverse communities.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health issues are prevalent with more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults affected by a mental illness.Not everyone has access to necessary resources to treat mental illness, particularly among certain racial and ethnic minority groups facing greater challenges in accessing mental health care."Since the onset of the pandemic, our communities have witnessed a significant surge in mental health concerns, necessitating advocacy across various domains such as workplaces and educational institutions,” Christhel Cheng, a current Kaiser Permanente employee pursuing behavioral health studies, said
