Resilient and Real San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.
 

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.