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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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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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