Let's Talk About It October 5, 2023: 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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Let's Talk About It October 12, 2023: Depression in Adults - Julio Camargo, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Over sixteen percent of adults will experience Major Depressive Disorder in their lifetimes. Other types of depression can be equally debilitating if they occur. Untreated depression can result in suffering in relationships, work or pleasurable activities. Untreated depression increases the risk of suicide. Learn the signs, risks, and evidence-based treatment strategies of adult depression.
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Let's Talk About It October 19, 2023: Attention Deficit Disorder in Children - Priad Persuad, 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. Sometime these children are labeled as trouble makers, or criticized for being lazy and undisciplined. However, they may have ADD/ADHD, a treatable mental health condition. Tune in and learn more about the condition and how to best manage it in childhood.
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Let's Talk About It October 26, 2023: Hiking and Mental Health - Maggie Peikon, Manager of Communications for the American Hiking Society

Hiking is a great physical activity that at the same time promotes and improves the mental state of hikers. Hiking gets people out in nature and this stimulates production of endorphins that may help people feel happy. Even participating in hiking which creates and strengthen family bonds. Join us to learn more about the practice of hiking and its associated holistic health benefits.
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Let's Talk About It November 2, 2023: Laughter Yoga - Mayra L. Reyes, LCSW, Laughter Ambassador, Laugher Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laugher. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Join us as we speak with a Laughter Ambassador and share information on the techniques and benefits of Laughter Yoga.
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