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Let's Talk About It November 2023

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Let's Talk About It November 9, 2023: CalHOPE Resource for Mental Health Support - Crystal Castro and Mario Rios, Team Leads, CalHOPE Program, NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties

CalHOPE, administered locally through the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is offering a resource hotline to support any needs related to mental health. Community needs from unmet mental health needs can be as simple as access to treatment, but can also include housing, food, work or job training. CalHOPE has put together an extensive support access system that we'll discuss with their San Diego and Imperial representatives.
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Let's Talk About It November 16, 2023: Music and Mental Health - Johnny Crowder, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS-Y/A), CEO and Founder of Cope Notes

Mental Health challenges affect our lives in different ways that can lead us to cope with stress by isolating, stealing all hope and energy. Research shows that music can help reduce the impact of mental health challenges. Join us as Johnny Crowder talks about his recovery through music and how it inspired his "Cope Notes" positive texting business.
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Let's Talk About It November 23, 2023: Depression in Youth - Francisca Gomez, ASW, Behavioral Health Therapist, YAYA Calexico Anxiety and Depression Clinic

Its not unusual for teens to feel sadness and low energy. So how can we tell if a youth is potentially going through depression? Join us as Francisca Gomez talks more in depth about depression in the youth and how to help them.
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Let's Talk About It November 30, 2023: Depression in Youth -  Lupita Castro, LMFT, Director of Student Health Services, Active Minds Advisor, Jackie Cortez, LMFT, Mental Health Counselor Student Health Center, Co - Advisor Active Minds, Alejandra Lopez, President Active Minds

Students may be hesitant to seek mental health help due to the stigma of being labeled as a person with a mental health condition. Fortunately at IVC there is a student group, Active Minds, that is directly addressing the stigma, normalizing and validating mental health support. Please join us as Lupita Castro, Jackie Cortez and Alejandra Lopez talk about this important group and the direct efforts and impacts at IVC. 
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