January 31, 2019 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management & Mindfulness - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Program Supervisor Youth and Young Adults Services
Youth and young adults face an emerging world of cellphones, social media, academics, relationships, and parents, all while experiencing the biological changes and challenges of adolescence. Debilitating stress or anger, internalized or externalized can result. Mindfulness techniques, framed towards youth, can help. |
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February 7, 2019 - Relationships: Am I in a Healthy Relationship? - Andrea Platero Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Mental Health Counselor Youth and Young Adults El Centro MHSA FSP
Adolescence contains a number of life challenges, including the beginnings of romantic relationships. With youth and young adults therapist Andrea Platero, we examine the modern context of young love, including social media, consider common concerns and share helpful strategies in supporting the young ones through their first romantic relationships. |
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February 14, 2019 - Smartphones: Have They Taken Over Your Youth’s Life? – Jonathan Fonseca Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker Youth and Young Adults Brawley Anxiety and Depression/MHSA FSP
According to the Pew Institute 75% of teens and 95% of young adults send text messages, with the average being 60 text messages per day. Smartphone ownership in teenagers is over 95%. 45% of U.S. teens describe their online time through smartphones as nearly constant. Most subscribe to a variety of social media platforms. Join us as we discuss possible mental health consequences of smartphone use. |
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February 21, 2019 – Healthy People Win - Jean Steel, MS President of “happypeoplewin” Wellness Mind/Body Health Author &Presenter
Based on the philosophy that every person deserves to be happy at home and at work, Jean Steel brings Imperial County an hour of lived experience, evidence-based tips, laughter, appreciation, gratitude, and a well-rounded self-management strategy for cultivating and then enjoying the happiness we all deserve. |
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February 28, 2019 - Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders - Dr. Aalamgeer Ibrahim Psychiatrist
When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Studies suggest that 1 in 20 people will be affectedat some point in their lives. Ultimately without treatment, eating disorders can take over a person’s life and lead to serious, potentially fatal medical complications. |
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