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November 10, 2022: Anxiety & Depression in Youth and Intersection Space of the LGBTQ - Rosa Diaz CEO, Joey Espinoza Outreach Supervisor Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center

Since its opening in 2015, the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center has implemented numerous resources and programs that are available to the community. Some of the programs are: support groups for transgender, youth group, domestic violence, etc. All these serviceare provided to help with both mental and physical health. Join us as Rosa Diaz and Joey Espinoza tell us more about their resources and how they help the community with their mental health.
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November 17, 2022: The Ever Forward Club - Ashanti Branch, M.Ed. Founder/Executive Director The Ever Forward Club

“If we don’t initiate the young men, they will burn down the village”-African Proverb. Our Nation’s young men of color are getting disciplined in school, dropping out, and facing unemployment and involvement in the criminal-justice system at disproportionately high rates. Club mentors create a safe space for young men to come together weekly in circles to have fun, enjoy food and engage in the process of removing the mask of masculinity; peeling off the layers of pain, frustration, fear, sadness and disappointment. Through this work, the young men start to show up with greater passion and purpose, which provides them with a clearer life direction
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November 24, 2022: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - Andrea Platero, APCC Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

The Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidenced-based therapy used to treat individuals that are diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other related problems. Join us as Andrea Platero, introduces us to the model and the processes of CPT used to work through and recovery from PTSD
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December 1, 2022: Self-harming Behaviors in Young and Young Adults - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervising Therapist Youth and Young Adult Services

What is self-harm? NAMI defines it as: self-harm or self-injury means hurting yourself on purpose. The thoughts or actually hurting yourself are a sign of emotional stress. With the pandemic and the particular stress on youth and young adults, the risks of self-harming behaviors have probably never been more pronounced. Please join us as therapist Maricruz Bermudez talks about more in depth about the signs, symptoms, different interventions and the help that is available for young people that are experiencing self-harming behaviors
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Let's Talk About It October 6, 2022: Adolescents Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs - Christen Magaña Program Supervisor Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

While the pandemic reduced youth substance use, increases in cannabis use as well as the introduction of fentanyl have raised community red flags over the safety of our youth. ICBHS provides quality professional Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient treatment services to youth ages 12-18 who have a substance use disorder. The outpatient clinics offer a variety of services to youth to assist them to improve their daily functioning, achieve independence and community integration. Join us as Program Supervisor Christen Magaña talks more in depth about the program and the resources available to the community.
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Let's Talk About It October 13, 2022: Attention Deficit Disorder in Children - Priad Persaud, 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. Sometimes the children are labeled as troublemakers, or criticized for being lazy and undisciplined. However, they may have ADD/ADHD. Join us as we review the characteristics of ADD/ADHD, the process of identification, and the variety of supportive therapies available to get children who are experiencing the disorder back on track and succeeding.
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Let's Talk About It October 20, 2022: Stress and Anxiety of Going Back to School-Youth and Young Adults - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervising Therapist Youth and Young Adult Services

Not everyone felt eager to resume on-campus instruction following the pandemic. For youth who are experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms, going to school can worsen those 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 October 27, 2022: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention Services - Danny Gutierrez Community Service Worker Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Program

Youth continue to face unique challenges in the COVID-19 post-pandemic environment. The transition back to school has been beneficial to some, but not all, and access to substances is facilitated. Too Good For Drugs is an evidenced-based substance use prevention program that focuses on facts and decision-making practices in a group setting. This program has been adopted to remote learning environments, as well as in-person learning. Join our guest, Danny Gutierrez, as he discusses the 12 session curriculum, its benefits, the challenges of adapting from a classroom setting to a virtual one, and how your school district can bring this prevention program to their campus.
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Let's Talk About It November 3, 2022: 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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