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Let's Talk About It - June 9, 2022 Dispelling the Myth of Violence and Mental Illness - John Grohol, Psy.D. Founder of Psych Central Health Network

Historically, society has perceived people with mental disorders as being more violent and dangerous than other folks, resulting in a public perception of those suffering mental illness as being more dangerous members of our community. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Dr. Grohol shares the facts

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Let's Talk About It - June 16, 2022 - Northend Family Resource Center: Mental Health and More! - Maria Nava-Froelich Calipatria-Niland Family Resource Center Director

Maria Nava-Froelich has spent decades building a Family Resource Center located at Calipatria High School that services a variety of human needs for the residents of the Calipatria/Niland area. Let’s Talk About It gets together with Ms. Nava-Froelich to talk about the history, growth, and vision of the Resource Center, along with the supports available and how having this type of resource not only offers an access point to behavioral health supports, it helps support wellness by meeting a diverse list of community needs.

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Let's Talk About It - June 23, 2022 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management and Mindfulness - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Behavioral Health Manager Youth and Young Adult 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. Data indicates that both anxiety and depression are increasing common in youth populations, Debilitating stress or anger, internalized or externalized can result. Mindfulness techniques, framed towards youth, can help.

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Let's Talk About It - June 30, 2022 - Holistic Outreach Prevention & Engagement (HOPE) Program - Anna Welzein Behavioral Health Manager Youth and Young Adults El Centro Anxiety and Depression Clinic

The intent of the HOPE Program is to engage individuals who have no prior history receiving mental health services, and to enhance the support for individuals who are currently receiving outpatient services. ICBHS will implement a set of new holistic wellness activities focused on mindfulness, fitness, and music/art (mind, body and soul). Referrals to the HOPE Program will be generated through ICBHS crisis and youth outpatient services. Upon admission to the HOPE Program, the wellness coordinator will assess the client’s strengths and needs and collaboratively develop an individual wellness program designed to reduce the need for higher level behavioral health services

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Let's Talk About It - May 5, 2022 - Behavioral Health Community Outreach - Jazmin Bueno and Cesar Reyes Community Service Workers ICBHS Center For Clinical Training

Imperial County Behavioral Health conducts outreach to the community on a daily basis with the goal of reducing mental health stigma, particularly among people who do not access behavioral health support as commonly as others. Join us as Community Service Workers Jazmin Bueno and Cesar Reyes provide details on the challenges, opportunities, and adaptations throughout the pandemic in providing outreach to the community.

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Let's Talk About It - May 12, 2022 - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - Daphna Peterson, LCSW DBT Therapist Christopher Conley, MSW, RSW DBT Clinician Portland DBT Institute

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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Let's Talk About It - May 19, 2022 - Live from the Directing Change Event at Southwest High School - A Selection of Presenters, Community Members, Interagency Partners and ICBHS Experts

Directing Change is a California-wide contest to create behavioral health awareness videos, podcasts, and other art. Southwest High School students created several videos that cover different mental health topics and aim to reduce stigma. The videos are being presented in this Directing Change Event at Southwest High School. Join us as we speak to a various selection of presenters, community members, and interagency partners recorded live from this celebration about the value of decreasing mental health stigma in our community

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Let's Talk About It - May 26, 2022 - Anxiety and Depression Disorders and Therapies - Mariana Magaña, ACSW Associate Clinical Social Worker Psychiatric Social Worker ICBHS Adult Anxiety and Depression Clinic, El Centro

While anxiety and depression are not uncommon elements of an adult life, the pandemic has put these conditions in the forefront of many people’s day to day existence. Join us as Mariana Magaña offers information on how to monitor, selfmanage, and know when to seek support for depression and anxiety. Sharpen those self-care pencils and get ready to take notes!

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Let's Talk About It - June 2, 2022 - Mental Health Support for LGBTQ Community - Dr. Tsui, Psy. D, LCSW Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Individuals in the LGBTQ community are more likely to experience behavioral health challenges due to the prejudices that exist today. Dr. Tsui talks about mental health support for the LGBTQ Community. He also talks in more detail about the LGBTQ community, community prejudice, and about changes that could happen to better serve the LGBTQ community

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