38 episodes

The Resilient and Real podcast, presented by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provides mental health and substance use disorder resources through interviews with field experts and resilient members of the community. Resilient and Real guests keep it real and speak openly about mental health and substance use in efforts to reduce stigma, promote prevention, intervention, and recovery of mental illness and substance use disorders.

Resilient and Real San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

    • Health & Fitness
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The Resilient and Real podcast, presented by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, provides mental health and substance use disorder resources through interviews with field experts and resilient members of the community. Resilient and Real guests keep it real and speak openly about mental health and substance use in efforts to reduce stigma, promote prevention, intervention, and recovery of mental illness and substance use disorders.

    Keeping it Real About Addiction and Recovery

    Keeping it Real About Addiction and Recovery

    In this episode, we're keeping it real with Chris Chavez as he shares his story of recovery from alcohol and benzodiazepine dependency. Listen to this inspiring story as Dr. Jonathan Avalos, DBH Associate Medical Director, joins the podcast as guest host.

    For more information about San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health's  Substance Use Disorder Services, visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/sudrs/ or call the 24-Hour Substance Use Disorder Helpline at (800)968-2636.

    • 18 min
    Keeping it Real about Loneliness and Navigating Relationships

    Keeping it Real about Loneliness and Navigating Relationships

    Dr. Rishi Parikh, Associate Medical Director for the Department of Behavioral Health who specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, shares information about navigating relationships with our loved ones and friends; the rising numbers of people experiencing loneliness; and how to talk to a loved one if you have a mental illness.

    For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit https://sbcounty.gov/dbh.

    • 33 min
    Keeping it Real About Mental Health in the African American Community

    Keeping it Real About Mental Health in the African American Community

    It's African American Mental Health Awareness Week, a week designed to expand understanding of mental health issues among the African American/Black population, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and promote culturally responsive service delivery. 

    In this new episode, hear about mental health in African American communities, the challenges and stigmas that can contribute to African American mental health access, and steps to take to help further the conversation about mental health in African American communities.  
    The episode features perspectives from Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers, Community Development Specialist with Pacific Clinics and Co-chair of DBH’s African American Awareness subcommittee, as well as Daphne Hawkins, Founder, and President of The LOVE Program, an organization that aids in the advancement of young women of color at risk in high school and throughout college. Plus, Tricina Edwards, DBH Nurse Manager, shares information about some of the barriers African Americans face that affect their decisions to seek mental health care.
    Register for the Know the Signs event taking place on Friday, Feb. 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the San Bernardino Unified School District Professional Development Center Building.

    • 30 min
    Keeping it Real About Goals and Healthy Habits

    Keeping it Real About Goals and Healthy Habits

    Resilient and Real is back with an all-new season! As we start the new year, people tend to set New Year's resolutions and get discouraged when they do not reach their goals. In this episode, CycleBar Lead Instructor Melissa Murray joins the podcast to share her journey, provide great motivation, and talk about shifting the mindset of setting fitness goals and creating healthy habits that benefit our mental health.

    Plus, DBH Associate Medical Director Dr. David Block ends the episode with educational information about eating disorders.

    For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

    • 34 min
    Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Overcoming Grief During the Holidays

    Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Overcoming Grief During the Holidays

    The holidays and winter season can be a difficult time for many individuals and families. The winter blues can stir up negative emotions and create symptoms that take a toll on your overall wellbeing. Dr. Ambarin Faizi, the Department of Behavioral Health’s Associate Medical Director, provides information about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to manage grief during the holidays. 

    Tune in to the Department of Behavioral Health’s Resilient and Real podcast to learn coping strategies to maintain wellness during the winter months.
     

    • 18 min
    Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

    Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

    Allie Mink, San Bernardino Area President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), joins the podcast to provide practical ways to reduce the stigma often associated with mental health and to talk about the difference between mental health and mental illness. Plus, learn more about the NAMI Walks Your Way 5K on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Diamond Valley Lake Marina in Hemet. To register, visit https://bit.ly/NAMIWalksIE. 

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Sandra Caldwell ,

Finding Hope in Recovery

Wow that was wonderful with Sondra Savage she did an awesome job on the interview. The poem she wrote then had it put into a song , job well done. Keep up the good work.

LobosMac ,

Informational and Inspirational!

It’s really impactful to hear stories by people who are willing to be vulnerable and real about their experiences with mental health and substance abuse. The more we talk about the issues, the more we have a great starting place to learn and seek help. The experts also give great information and make sure to explain it in a way that listeners can understand. This is a great podcast, do yourself a favor and check it out!

ashleydinkel1 ,

Great Topics

I really like the topics and the guests. It’s nice to get an inside look into behavioral health and hear some good info. I like the self care stories too!

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