Policy Brief
This study uses data from the 2022 CHIS to analyze the distribution of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their relationship to mental health issues such as serious psychological distress (SPD) and to perceived need and unmet need for mental health care among California adults.
Policy Brief
This study uses data from the 2022 CHIS to analyze the distribution of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and their relationship to mental health issues such as serious psychological distress (SPD) and to perceived need and unmet need for mental health care among California adults.
Policy Brief
Anti-immigrant rhetoric and restrictive immigration policies are widely acknowledged to have harmful impacts on the mental health of immigrant populations. Using data from the 2015 to 2021 California Health Interview Surveys, authors show changes in serious psychological distress and rates of unmet mental health care needs among immigrant adults in California.
Policy Brief
Anti-immigrant rhetoric and restrictive immigration policies are widely acknowledged to have harmful impacts on the mental health of immigrant populations. Using data from the 2015 to 2021 California Health Interview Surveys, authors show changes in serious psychological distress and rates of unmet mental health care needs among immigrant adults in California.
Fact Sheet
Using 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this fact sheet outlines the current status of telehealth adoption among California adults, identifies disparities, and presents recommendations to maximize telehealth’s benefits in reducing health disparities outcomes.
Fact Sheet
Using 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data, this fact sheet outlines the current status of telehealth adoption among California adults, identifies disparities, and presents recommendations to maximize telehealth’s benefits in reducing health disparities outcomes.
Policy Brief
To better understand the mental health needs of the Black population in California, authors of this study used five years of pooled data (2017 to 2021) from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to evaluate differences between Black adults as a single population versus Black adults as multiple populations with diverse racial and ethnic identities.
Policy Brief
To better understand the mental health needs of the Black population in California, authors of this study used five years of pooled data (2017 to 2021) from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to evaluate differences between Black adults as a single population versus Black adults as multiple populations with diverse racial and ethnic identities.
Policy Brief
This policy brief uses California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data to describe the financial, employment, and child care–related stressors the pandemic placed on families with young children. In addition, we examine changes in parental involvement behaviors that may have long-term effects on children’s development and health, and look at the disproportionate impacts experienced by families of color.
Policy Brief
This policy brief uses California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data to describe the financial, employment, and child care–related stressors the pandemic placed on families with young children. In addition, we examine changes in parental involvement behaviors that may have long-term effects on children’s development and health, and look at the disproportionate impacts experienced by families of color.
Policy Brief
About 1 in 10 California adults reported having financial difficulties paying for their rent or mortgage in 2021 because of the COVID-19 outbreak or had difficulty paying for housing due to COVID-19. Using data from the 2021 CHIS, this policy brief describes the relationship between housing affordability and housing stability and health care access during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy Brief
About 1 in 10 California adults reported having financial difficulties paying for their rent or mortgage in 2021 because of the COVID-19 outbreak or had difficulty paying for housing due to COVID-19. Using data from the 2021 CHIS, this policy brief describes the relationship between housing affordability and housing stability and health care access during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Journal Article
Although revoked, the Trump Administration’s 2019 changes to the public charge rules contributed to avoidance of public programs among immigrants, even program-eligible immigrants, because immigrants believed access would affect their immigration status or that of a family member. Decreased participation in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can negatively impact health and access to health care.
Journal Article
Although revoked, the Trump Administration’s 2019 changes to the public charge rules contributed to avoidance of public programs among immigrants, even program-eligible immigrants, because immigrants believed access would affect their immigration status or that of a family member. Decreased participation in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can negatively impact health and access to health care.
Fact Sheet
The 2021 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) included questions about guns in the home and fears of gun violence, asked of California adults and of adolescents ages 12 to 17. This fact sheet focuses on the resulting estimates about guns and gun safety at home, as well as attitudes related to gun violence among adults in California.
Fact Sheet
The 2021 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) included questions about guns in the home and fears of gun violence, asked of California adults and of adolescents ages 12 to 17. This fact sheet focuses on the resulting estimates about guns and gun safety at home, as well as attitudes related to gun violence among adults in California.
External Publication
During COVID-19, anti-Asian discrimination increased in attention. Hate and unfair treatment are related but do not completely overlap. Authors expect those who report a hate incident would also report race-based unfair treatment, yet feelings of social desirability or self-blame may lead to under-reporting of unfair treatment.
External Publication
During COVID-19, anti-Asian discrimination increased in attention. Hate and unfair treatment are related but do not completely overlap. Authors expect those who report a hate incident would also report race-based unfair treatment, yet feelings of social desirability or self-blame may lead to under-reporting of unfair treatment.
Research Report
The California Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Behaviors and Attitudes on Tobacco is a report based on the California Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Tobacco Survey, which aims to provide estimates on tobacco use, other health behaviors associated with tobacco such as smoking cessation and exposure to tobacco secondhand smoke or secondhand vape as well as attitudes regarding tobacco use and tobacco control policies among surveyed NHPI adults in California.
Research Report
The California Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Behaviors and Attitudes on Tobacco is a report based on the California Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Tobacco Survey, which aims to provide estimates on tobacco use, other health behaviors associated with tobacco such as smoking cessation and exposure to tobacco secondhand smoke or secondhand vape as well as attitudes regarding tobacco use and tobacco control policies among surveyed NHPI adults in California.