Jorma is one of the most well-known and high-profile individuals on campus because whether you’re a student, staff, or faculty member, most are probably visiting the on-site cafeteria at least once and up to three times on any given day.
Jordan is a 2021 Hanna graduate and a lifelong Sonoma resident. As a young child, he had an older cousin whom he looked up to. He attended Hanna and, after graduation, pursued higher education for a Nursing degree.
Men’s Mental Health Month, observed in June, serves to shed light on the mental health struggles faced by men, dismantle deeply ingrained societal stigmas and encourage open conversations about men’s mental well-being.
Alex came to Hanna from Central California less than two years ago, having no idea what to expect.
Christian discovered a passion and talent for all-things Woodshop, immersing himself in every class project practicing skills in plumbing, wiring, welding, woodworking and sheet metal.
Very grateful for the second chance, Kevin “doesn’t miss an opportunity” to express his gratitude to the Hanna staff that made it possible.
Here in Sonoma County, like everywhere across the country, our youth are struggling with mental health. From collective traumas like wildfires and COVID to individual experiences with loneliness, depression, and abuse, there are so many reasons our kids struggle.
When it comes to the well-being of our senior community, we generally think about physical health and housing. But mental health is just as vital in our later years as any other stage of life.
Sadness isn’t necessarily the first feeling we think of when a baby is born. However, even in the happiest, healthiest, most prepared for births, the ordeal of pregnancy, labor, and becoming a mom (for the first time or not), is a massive shift for anyone — often the biggest shift in someone’s life.
Our youth face plenty of distractions and ways to be inactive. With so much time spent in front of screens, it’s no wonder that, according to the Journal of Adolescent Health, only 27% of high school students in the United States meet the recommended levels of physical activity.
