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Let's Talk About It October 5, 2023: World Mental Health Day 2022-Taking Action - A Selection of Presenters, Community Members, Interagency Partners and ICBHS experts

Imperial County annually celebrates World Mental Health Day with a series of informative workshops, recovery-based entertainment, and community-specific information during a day-long event at Imperial Valley College. Join the Let's Talk About It hosts as we speak to presenters, guests, and other community members about the local value of collective community behavioral health support in the spirit of the theme of taking action to support mental health.
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Let's Talk About It October 12, 2023: Depression in Adults - Julio Camargo, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Over sixteen percent of adults will experience Major Depressive Disorder in their lifetimes. Other types of depression can be equally debilitating if they occur. Untreated depression can result in suffering in relationships, work or pleasurable activities. Untreated depression increases the risk of suicide. Learn the signs, risks, and evidence-based treatment strategies of adult depression.
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Let's Talk About It October 19, 2023: Attention Deficit Disorder in Children - Priad Persuad, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist

We all know kids who can't sit still, who never seem to listen, who don't follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them, or who blurt out inappropriate comments at inappropriate times. Sometime these children are labeled as trouble makers, or criticized for being lazy and undisciplined. However, they may have ADD/ADHD, a treatable mental health condition. Tune in and learn more about the condition and how to best manage it in childhood.
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Let's Talk About It October 26, 2023: Hiking and Mental Health - Maggie Peikon, Manager of Communications for the American Hiking Society

Hiking is a great physical activity that at the same time promotes and improves the mental state of hikers. Hiking gets people out in nature and this stimulates production of endorphins that may help people feel happy. Even participating in hiking which creates and strengthen family bonds. Join us to learn more about the practice of hiking and its associated holistic health benefits.
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Let's Talk About It November 2, 2023: Laughter Yoga - Mayra L. Reyes, LCSW, Laughter Ambassador, Laugher Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laugher. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Join us as we speak with a Laughter Ambassador and share information on the techniques and benefits of Laughter Yoga.
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Let's Talk About It September 7, 2023: Central Union High School's Yellow Ribbon Club - Ramona Campos, Counselor, Itzel and Vanessa, President, Vice-President of Yellow Ribbon Club Central Union High School

The Yellow Ribbon Club, a high school student organization focused on suicide prevention, encourages a positive attitude and outlook on life. The club promotes holistic wellness starting with students, but with a goal of reaching the entire community, through a focus on self-care and positivity. Join us as counselor Ramona Campos and student leaders Itzel and Vanessa talk more about this wonderful school-based mental health wellness club. 
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Let's Talk About It September 14, 2023: Suicide Prevention-Know The Signs - Stan Collins, Consultant Suicide Prevention Specialist Know The Signs

Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide can be very complicated and tragic, but it is also often preventable. Know The Signs is a California suicide prevention campaign that focuses on direct steps and skills to prevent suicide. Suicide is preventable, by knowing where to reach out and finding the words. Listen in as Stan Collins, suicide prevention specialist from Know The Signs, joins us to speak more in depth about this important topic.
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Let's Talk About It September 21, 2023: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Services - Danny Gutierrez, Community Service Worker, Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Program

Too Good For Drugs is an evidence based substance use prevention program that focuses on facts and decision-making practices in a group setting. This program is a in-person learning based program. Join our guest, Danny Gutierrez, as he discusses the 12 session curriculum, its benefits and how your school district can bring this prevention program to their campus
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Let's Talk About It September 28, 2023: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month - Andrea Saldivar, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Therapist, Adult SUD El Centro

Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month is observed in September to promote and support new evidence based treatment and recovery practices. The purpose is to bring awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. By doing so it also promotes the stories of those who have recovered and encourages those who want to recover to reach out and bring us in as a support for them so they can achieve their goals.
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