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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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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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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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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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