Let's Talk About It - May 5, 2022 - Behavioral Health Community Outreach -  Jazmin Bueno and Cesar Reyes Community Service Workers ICBHS Center For Clinical Training

Imperial County Behavioral Health conducts outreach to the community on a daily basis with the goal of reducing mental health stigma, particularly among people who do not access behavioral health support as commonly as others. Join us as Community Service Workers Jazmin Bueno and Cesar Reyes provide details on the challenges, opportunities, and adaptations throughout the pandemic in providing outreach to the community.
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Let's Talk About It - May 12, 2022 - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Daphna Peterson, LCSW DBT Therapist Christopher Conley, MSW, RSW DBT Clinician Portland DBT Institute

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides people with a new set of skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. This therapy focuses on four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is an evidenced-based treatment program incorporating individual therapy, group therapy, and a therapist consultation team. This comprehensive approach is a new addition to the stable of evidence-based practices embraced by Imperial County Behavioral Health, join us to hear more
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Let's Talk About It - May 19, 2022 - Live from the Directing Change Event at Southwest High School - A Selection of Presenters, Community Members, Interagency Partners and ICBHS Experts

Directing Change is a California-wide contest to create behavioral health awareness videos, podcasts, and other art. Southwest High School students created several videos that cover different mental health topics and aim to reduce stigma. The videos are being presented in this Directing Change Event at Southwest High School. Join us as we speak to a various selection of presenters, community members, and interagency partners recorded live from this celebration about the value of decreasing mental health stigma in our community
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Let's Talk About It - May 26, 2022 - Anxiety and Depression Disorders and Therapies - Mariana Magaña, ACSW Associate Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker ICBHS 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, selfmanage, 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 - June 2, 2022 - Mental Health Support for LGBTQ Community - Dr. Tsui, Psy. D, LCSW Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Individuals in the LGBTQ community are more likely to experience behavioral health challenges due to the prejudices that exist today. Dr. Tsui talks about mental health support for the LGBTQ Community. He also talks in more detail about the LGBTQ community, community prejudice, and about changes that could happen to better serve the LGBTQ community
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