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Each one of us has the perspective of being the main character in our lives as we progress through education, career, relationships and health. Main Character Syndrome describes a condition where our, main character perspective becomes self-indulgent and over dramatic, interfering with social relationships as people in our lives are placed in roles of antagonists in our personal perspective dramas and are increasingly endorsing a false narrative, in real life or on social media. Join us as we speak with psychotherapist Cynthia Catchings to explore this natural perspective in mind. |
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PACEs refers to the research about the significant effects of positive and adverse childhood experiences (PACEs) and how they work together to affect our lives. Having a supportive friend or partner, living in a safe neighborhood, and having access to nutritious food are all things that are shown to be positive influences. There is research linking each of these positive experiences to better health and increased resilience that may offset adverse experiences and promoted happier, more successful youth lives! |
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The Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive training program that introduces participants, 18 years of age and over, to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems. This training, is offered free of charge as a community service to the public by Imperial County Behavioral Health. It builds understanding of the impact of mental health concerns and outlines common treatments. Mental health awareness can support safer and healthier communities. |
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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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Directing Change is a statewide video competition among high school students in which students participate by creating videos that talk about mental health. Submission categories include Suicide Prevention, Mental Heath Matters, and Through the Lens of Culture with the goal of reducing stigma that surrounds mental health. Southwest High School students created several submissions that will be shown at community wide premier on April 27th at Southwest High School. We talk to the teams that created these videos and they share their stories. |
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