Community Translational Research Institute

10/24/2026

🧠🌎 Advancing Adolescent Mental Health Across Borders! 🇧🇷✨

From October 8–10, 2026, Drs. C. Anderson Johnson, Carlos Tomaz, and Fabricio Brito Silva represented the Community Translational Research Institute–CEUMA–Claremont University research collaboration at the Brazilian Academy of Neuropsychology Congress, hosted at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil! 🎓🔬

💡 Bringing together researchers and clinicians from around the world, the congress explored important topics including ADHD, autism, executive functions, aging, cognitive decline, stroke and COVID-19 recovery, mental health, education, assessment tools, and neuromodulation.

🌱 A highlight presented by CTRI CEO Professor Anderson Carl Johnson! Our team organized the symposium “Development of the Impulse Regulatory Capacity in the Adolescent Brain: Promoting Mental Health at the Community Level.” The discussion emphasized how understanding adolescent brain development can help strengthen mental health initiatives within our communities. 💚

🏆 A special congratulations to Dr. Carlos Tomaz, who was inducted into Seat 16 of the Brazilian Academy of Neuropsychology, honoring the legacy of psychologist Donald Hebb!

🌟 The congress also featured distinguished international speakers, including Adele Diamond (University of British Columbia), John L. Woodard (Wayne State University), and Peter Anderson (University of California, Irvine).

🤝✨ Through international collaboration, research, and community engagement, we continue working toward a future where adolescent mental health is better understood, supported, and prioritized!

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

Dear CTRI Team, Friends, and Partners,

**Happy World Mental Health Day 2026!** 🌍💚

Today, October 10, we celebrate the power of **community, connection, and lived experiences** in shaping a healthier, more compassionate world.

The **Community Translational Research Institute (CTRI)** is incredibly honored to be one of only **four sponsored programs featured by the World Federation for Mental Health** in this year's celebration!

We are excited to share our special **World Mental Health Day Video Collage**, featuring authentic voices, personal reflections, and powerful stories from our CTRI community.

🎥 **WATCH. LISTEN. REFLECT. SHARE.**

Each voice reminds us that behind every mental health conversation is a person, a community, and a story worth hearing. Our lived experiences connect us, our shared understanding strengthens us, and our collective voices inspire meaningful change.

To everyone who contributed their stories, experiences, and reflections, **thank you for lending your voice to this important conversation.** Your courage, authenticity, and willingness to share make this celebration truly meaningful.

As we commemorate World Mental Health Day, we invite you to **watch, listen, reflect, and share these stories** with your colleagues, families, friends, and communities.

💚 **Lived Experiences Heard. Real Voices. Real Change.**

**Your voice matters. Your story matters. Together, we can build healthier, more connected communities.**

With appreciation and warm wishes,

**The CTRI Team**
Community Translational Research Institute (CTRI)
*The Vital Space Initiative*

Heluna Health Tri-City Mental Health Authority Cassondra Rose Community Translational Research Institute

10/10/2026

Happy World Mental Health Day 2026! 🌍💚

Today, October 10, we celebrate the power of community, connection, and lived experiences in shaping a healthier, more compassionate world.

The Community Translational Research Institute (CTRI) is incredibly honored to be one of only four sponsored programs featured by the World Federation for Mental Health in this year's celebration!

We are excited to share our special World Mental Health Day Video Collage, featuring authentic voices, personal reflections, and powerful stories from our CTRI community.

🎥 WATCH. LISTEN. REFLECT. SHARE.

10/09/2026

🌍💚 **World Mental Health Day 2026 | Your Voice Matters!**

At the **Community Translational Research Institute (CTRI)**, we believe that community, connection, and lived experiences have the power to transform mental health. 💙

We are honored to be one of only **four sponsored programs featured by the World Federation for Mental Health** in celebration of World Mental Health Day! 🎉

Through our **Vital Space initiative**, we're amplifying authentic voices, celebrating diverse communities, and sharing stories that inspire hope, understanding, and change.

💚 **Lived Experiences Heard. Real Voices. Real Change.**

✨ Together, we can build healthier, more connected communities!
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09/02/2026

This September, CHWS, ECM, CMHW, CTRI, and the VITAL Space are coming together for Su***de Prevention Month with one message: you are not alone. Help is free, confidential, and always available. Reach us at the VITAL Space: 626-762-1660. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988, or call the CA Peer-Run Warm Line at 1-855-600-9276. Let’s check on each other.

***dePreventionMonth

08/31/2026

The CTRI CMHW Inugural Workforce Training Program is in the books: multidisciplinary training, real community partners, and 25 cohort members ready to transform mental health care.

Maryann Obidike Lily Gronah

08/28/2026

08/06/2026

Back-to-school season was all about community! Our latest newsletter recaps CTRI’s outreach events in Jurupa Valley and Murrieta — school supplies, vital resources, and lots of smiles. Thank you to our partners for helping us serve the families who need it most. Dr. Aparna Jain | Public Health

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tcFJ_tpsO3Ob5-Js-9wvxbgamoPUdBhH/view?usp=sharing