May 9, 2019 - Mental Health First Aid – Patricia Arevalo-Caro Program Supervisor Center for Clinical Training ICBHS

The Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive training that introduces participants, 16 years of age and over, to risk factors and warnings signs of mental health problems. This training builds understanding of the impacts and outlines common treatments. Mental Health awareness can build safer, happier communities.
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May 16, 2019 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - Joe Saenz Community Service Worker Youth and Young Adults ICBHS-El Centro

The Youth Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive training that introduces participants, to risk factors and warnings signs of mental health problems. This training is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescents (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenges or is in crisis.
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May 23, 2019 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - Joe Saenz Community Service Worker Youth and Young Adults ICBHS-El Centro

The Youth Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive training that introduces participants, to risk factors and warnings signs of mental health problems. This training is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescents (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenges or is in crisis.
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May 30, 2019 - Mental Health Awareness Event at IVC - Imperial Valley College: May is Mental Health Month Event Students, Faculty, Administration, And Program Presenters

Imperial Valley College will host an annual celebration of Mental Health Awareness with a series of informative workshops, recovery-based activities, and community-specific information during this event at Imperial Valley College. Join the Let’s Talk About It hosts as we speak to presenters, students, faculty and other community members about the local value of collective community behavioral health support.
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April 4, 2019 - Madness: A Bipolar Life - Marya  Hornbacher  Author, Professor and Journalist

“Madness will push you anywhere it wants. It never tells you where you’re going, or why. It tells you it doesn’t matter, it persuades you. It dangles something sparkly before you, shimmering like that water patch on the road up ahead. You will drive until you find it, the treasure, the thing you most desire.” –Marya Hornbacher, Madness: A Bipolar Life
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April 11, 2019 - Imperial County Veteran’s Service Organization - Robert H. Avila Veteran Services Officer Imperial County Veteran Services Office

Veterans have a range of possible support needs, including behavioral health support. Join us as we speak to the local Veteran’s Service Officer about access, supports, and how Imperial County cares for those who put their lives on the line for our safety and freedom. 
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April  18, 2019 - Moral ReconationTherapy - Brad Huffey, Ph.D. Psychologist/Trainer Correctional Counseling Inc.

Moral ReconationTherapy-MRT is an effective systematic, cognitive-behavioral approachthat treats a wide range of issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, parenting, job skills, and other issues. Moral reasoning is how people make decisions about what they should or should not do in a given situation. Moral ReconationTherapy works in a group therapy model to change lives through awareness, personal responsibility, and service to others.
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April 25, 2019 - The Impact of Nutrients on Mental Health - Julia Rucklidge, Ph.D. Director Clinical Psychology Program, Department of Psychology University of Canterbury, Chirstchurch, New Zealand

A healthy diet may provide the appropriate amounts of nutrients that our bodies and minds need, particularly with vitamin and mineral supplements. Studies are proving that sufficient nutrients can improve our mental health. Join us, as we discuss these findings and their results with leading nutrition/mental health researcher, psychologist Julia Rucklidge.
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May 2, 2019 - FIRST STEP Next  - Annemieke Golly, Ph.D. Co-Author “First Step to Success Program”

FIRST STEP Next is an evidenced-based early intervention program for young children who exhibit challenging behaviors such as defiance, conflicts with peers, and disruptive behaviors in the classroom. FIRST STEP Next includes: 1) one-on-one skill instruction with a behavioral coach, 2) ongoing feedback and opportunities to practice skills in the classroom, and 3) a home component, linking skills introduced at school to the home context. Join us as Dr. Golly describes the program used locally.
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