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Let's Talk About It September 7, 2023: Central Union High School's Yellow Ribbon Club - Ramona Campos, Counselor, Itzel and Vanessa, President, Vice-President of Yellow Ribbon Club Central Union High School

The Yellow Ribbon Club, a high school student organization focused on suicide prevention, encourages a positive attitude and outlook on life. The club promotes holistic wellness starting with students, but with a goal of reaching the entire community, through a focus on self-care and positivity. Join us as counselor Ramona Campos and student leaders Itzel and Vanessa talk more about this wonderful school-based mental health wellness club.

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Let's Talk About It September 14, 2023: Suicide Prevention-Know The Signs - Stan Collins, Consultant Suicide Prevention Specialist Know The Signs

Suicide is a major public health concern. Suicide can be very complicated and tragic, but it is also often preventable. Know The Signs is a California suicide prevention campaign that focuses on direct steps and skills to prevent suicide. Suicide is preventable, by knowing where to reach out and finding the words. Listen in as Stan Collins, suicide prevention specialist from Know The Signs, joins us to speak more in depth about this important topic.

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Let's Talk About It September 21, 2023: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Services - Danny Gutierrez, Community Service Worker, Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Program

Too Good For Drugs is an evidence based substance use prevention program that focuses on facts and decision-making practices in a group setting. This program is a in-person learning based program. Join our guest, Danny Gutierrez, as he discusses the 12 session curriculum, its benefits and how your school district can bring this prevention program to their campus

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Let's Talk About It September 28, 2023: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month - Andrea Saldivar, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Therapist, Adult SUD El Centro

Substance Use Disorder Recovery Month is observed in September to promote and support new evidence based treatment and recovery practices. The purpose is to bring awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. By doing so it also promotes the stories of those who have recovered and encourages those who want to recover to reach out and bring us in as a support for them so they can achieve their goals.

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Let's Talk About It August 10, 2023:Exploring Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Jennie Kuckertz, PhD. Psychologist-Board Member of OCD SoCal and Chris Trondsen, LMFT- Vice President of OCD SoCal

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts ("obsessions") and/or behaviors ("compulsions") that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. Symptoms may come and go, ease over time, or worsen. If left untreated, OCD can interfere in all aspects of life. We are joined by Jennie Kuckertz, Ph.D. and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, leaders in OCD SoCal our local support agency to discuss the disorder and effective treatment options.

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Let's Talk About It August 17, 2023: Mental Health and Spirituality - Cat Carmona and Crystal Schonviesner

Catherine Carmona and Crystal Schonviesner are students of life who have successfully staked their recovery to embrace spirituality that is inclusive of many paths, but cohesive in its commitment of love and responsiveness to self, others, and the universe we inhabit. Their lived experience and their careful attention and kindness to share their gift with our community make this a can't miss show. When recovery and spirituality meet in common purpose, the results are amazing.

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Let's Talk About It August 24, 2023: Stress and Anxiety of Going Back to School-Youth and Young Adults - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Youth and Young Adult Services

Not everyone felt relief at the resumption of on-campus instruction following the pandemic. For youth who are experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, going to school can worsen these symptoms. Whether it's the crowds, or the social dynamics, or the classwork, join us as Maricruz Bermudez offers information on how to monitor, self-manage, and know when to seek support for the stress and anxiety.

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Let's Talk About It August 31, 2023: Processing and Healing Grief - Stephannie Ramirez, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lost loved ones, lost freedoms, lost opportunities, lost social contacts, lost practices and habits can all result in a grief response. Join us, as therapist Stephannie Ramirez acknowledges and validates the losses we've all suffered and provides both healing coping and a sense of when grief may be overwhelming and when support may be necessary for recovery.

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