Watch Gavin Newsom promote support for children’s mental health programs in Fresno visit

UPDATE: Newsom pledges billions to overhaul state mental health

Original story below:

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Fresno on Thursday to support children’s mental health programs.

In announcing the visit, the governor’s office noted that “youth nationwide are reporting increased symptoms of depression and anxiety at record rates and are considering or attempting suicide at historic levels.”

The governor announced a new program aimed at curbing the trend.

You can watch the full news conference here.

This story was originally published August 18, 2022 at 10:31 AM with the headline "Watch Gavin Newsom promote support for children’s mental health programs in Fresno visit."