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Let's Talk About It June 6, 2024: Curanderismo and Mental Health - Grace Sesma - Healer, Traditional Medicine Educator

Curanderismo is the holistic approach to wellness that has been used throughout the Americas for hundreds of years and is known as: Mexican Traditional Healing, traditional folk medicine, and medicina del campo. Due to the colonization, now it's a blend of Mexican indigenous culture, beliefs and depending on the individual practioner, their religous, indegionus and tribal background. The body, the mind and the emotions, your spirit, your community and your environment, are inseparable. Join us as Grace Sesma, talks in depth about this topic.

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Let's Talk About It June 13, 2024: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of the LGBTQ Community - Poshi Walker, LGBTQ Program Director, Cal Voices Cultural Broker

Research suggests that LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBTQ community has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. Cal Voices is an organization advocating for rights and better health care for the LGBTQ community. Join us as Poshi Walker, discusses the mental health needs of the LGBTQ community and resources that are available.

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Let's Talk About It June 20, 2024: Best S.T.E.P. Forward - Jacqueline Riddell, Best S.T.E.P. Forward CEO/Founder, Coach Coordinator, Calipatria PAL President

Best S.T.E.P, Forward is an organization that is rapidly growing across the Imperial Valley from Calipatria in the north to Calexico in the south. Best S.T.E.P. Forward hosts programs for children of all abilities. The acronym S.T.E.P. stands for Sports, Theatre, Expression, and Perseverance. This organization believes in "having fun while learning the fundamentals and structure of the organization." Join us as we speak with Jacqueline Riddell as she shares her personal experience and what she's learned from parenting children who are labeled differently, and the mission of this non profit that support these children and youth.

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Let's Talk About It June 27, 2024: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Bianca Nelson, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) defines Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a disorder that develops in certain individuals who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Symptoms can begin to present themselves within months or even years after the event. Imperial County Behavioral Health's Adult Anxiety and Depression Clinic strives to help individuals, who meet criteria, to find the best way to manage stress and alleviate symptoms and impairments. Join us as we explore the disorders and treatments that work related to PTSD

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Let's Talk About It May 9, 2024: Postpartum Depression - Dr. Marisel Chibas, Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Join us as we speak to a local OB/GYN about a mental health condition that is associated with giving birth. We'll look at the stressors and joys that follow after having a baby and how postpartum depression can be identified and treated.

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Let's Talk About It May 16, 2024: Anxiety And Depression Disorders and Therapies - Mariana Magaña, LCSW, Psychiatric Social Worker, Adult Anxiety and Depression Clinic, El Centro

While anxiety and depression are not uncommon elements of an adult life, the pandemic has put these conditions in the forefront of many people's day to day existence. Join us as Mariana Magaña offers information on how to monitor, self-manage, and know when to seek support for depression and anxiety. Sharpen those self-care pencils and get ready to take notes!

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Let's Talk About It May 23, 2024: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT, Behavioral Health Manager, Youth and Young Adults Services

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, in-person workshop for individual's who want to feel comfortable, confident and competent in the prevention of suicide. Over one million individuals have participated in this highly interactive, practical, and practice-oriented workshop. Behavioral Health Services has implemented the ASIST model for over 20 years. This training is offered monthly at no cost to our community. Join us and learn more on how to make our community a suicide safer place

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Let's Talk About It May 30, 2024: Youth Mental Health First Aid - Jose Saenz, Community Service Worker, Youth and Young Adults Brawley

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an interactive training that teaches participants 18 years of age and older how to help adolescents experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge. It is primarily designed for adults who interact with adolescents (12-18) on a regular basis. This training introduces common mental health challenges and disorders for youth. It serves as a tool to help assess if an adolescent is in danger and how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

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