Thousands of mental health workers from Kaiser Permanente in Southern California have initiated an open-ended strike, citing issues such as inadequate staffing levels, overwhelming workloads, and insufficient pay. Approximately 2,400 behavioral health staff have walked off the job, demanding improvements in their work-life balance and the overall mental health care system. As these healthcare professionals take to the picket lines, concerns are rising regarding the impact on patient care, with Kaiser promising timely care despite the ongoing labor action. The strike highlights escalating frustrations among mental health workers who feel burned out and unsupported in their roles.