April 6, 2017 - Finding Recovery with a Song: Wellness Center Music Program - Sergio Alberti

Mental Health problems can shut down a life, as the stress of coping isolates and steals hope and energy. At the Behavioral Health Wellness Center, the music program brings people together making fantastic music in recovery. Join the Music Instructor Sergio Alberti and two SuperStars singers as they  share their stories and songs with the community.
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April 13, 2017 - Imperial County Office of Education: School Mental Health Support - Kurt Leptich and Miriam Belopolsky

The Imperial County Office of Education brings together schools, communities, families and youth in a working partnership with Imperial County Behavioral Health to support students at all grade levels, in all county districts deal with different behavioral health challenges.
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April 20, 2017 - The Impact of Nutrients on Mental Health - Julia Rucklidge, Ph.D.

Healthy diet may provide the appropriate amounts of nutrients that our bodies and minds needs, 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 research Dr. Rucklidge.
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April 27, 2017 - Mental Health Support at Imperial Valley College - Guadalupe Garcia, LMFT

IVC students, are you anxious about life? Depressed about grades? Imperial Valley College provides mental health services and referrals to Imperial County Behavioral Health if more support appears necessary. Come and join us as Guadalupe Garcia shares this resource.
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March 9, 2017 - Playing for Change: Music’s Transformative Power - Mark Johnson Chairman of the Board Playing for Change Foundation

Playing for Change was created to connect the world’s people through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries, overcome distances between people and create positive change.

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March 16, 2017 - Yoga and Mental Health - Dipa Patel

Yoga improves a person's psychological/mental well being, which helps reduce anxiety and depression. Yoga also helps boost memory and improves concentration. It can prevent the onset of mental health conditions, which are prevalent during adolescence. Local yoga instructor Dipa Patel joins us to introduce us to yoga and its mental health benefits.

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March 23, 2017 - Families in Crisis: A View from the Bench - The Honorable Juan Ulloa

Years of judicial service have given Hon. Judge Ulloa a unique perspective on the inherent strengths, challenges and lives of the people of Imperial County who face the impacts of family crises.
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March 30, 2017 - Therapeutic Riding and Mental Health - Marsha Boutwell

Therapeutic Riding offers physical, social, and spiritual benefits to people with disabilities. For those who have cognitive and or behavioral disabilities, communication skills may improve through interaction with the horse and instructor. Behavioral Health has an ongoing therapeutic riding program for youth and young adults; join us as we speak with Instructor Marsha Boutwell about her local program.
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