Author Mark Kreidler Mark Kreidler is a California-based writer and broadcaster, and the author of three books, including Four Days to Glory. Mark's Latest Articles When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price By Mark Kreidler ● Mental health news ● January 22, 2026 A proposed California law would force insurers to publicly disclose how often they deny care. No Help for California Youths Denied Mental Health Care By Mark Kreidler ● Mental health news ● September 21, 2023 A proposal that would have increased the number of young Californians receiving needed mental health care died quietly in the Legislature last month. Proposed Law Would Reduce Barriers to Mental Health Care for California Youth By Mark Kreidler ● Mental health news ● July 19, 2023 The new bill means an independent medical review program would automatically review the case of anyone 26 and younger who was denied mental health treatment. Youthful Advisers Help Shape a Mental Health Program for Their Peers By Mark Kreidler ● Peer Hub ● October 17, 2021 A new peer support program, designed by its participants, offers standalone health and wellness sites to those 12 to 25.