September 22, 2023

212 - Kern County Invests In Mental Health

1 hour 2 minutes

Welcome back to episode four of our Health and Fitness mini series! Troy Burden and Amanda DiGiacomo had the opportunity to sit down with Stacy Kuwahara the Director for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and Anna Marie Frank the Founder of Happy Whole You to discuss the importance of mental health. Anna outlined the services she offers at Happy Whole You and how she strives to help others with their mental health journey after struggling with it herself during her younger years. Stacy explains the common issues she comes across in her field of expertise and how they can be prevented with early intervention. If you have questions regarding mental health please listen to this week's episode and reach out to either Anna Marie Frank or Stacy Kuwahara.

Stacy Kuwahara is the Behavioral Health Director for Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. She oversees the Kern County Mental Health Plan, responsible for providing a full array of mental health and substance use services for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries in Kern. She is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and has over 20 years' experience working in the mental health field. Prior to working in the county, she has worked throughout California for private organizations and spent time working for the National Health System in England. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Anna Marie is a doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, with a PhD in Holistic Medicine. She is also a certified brain health professional, ICF certified coach, certified master herbalist, and lover of life! She is also an author, speaker, employee wellness consultant, and mindset/Quantum Body Energy Coding coach. Her mission is to end mental health stigmas and help all people upgrade their brains and biology through lifestyle choices while rewiring their neuro pathways using holistic modalities. Anna Marie healed her own brain after years of depression and challenges with dyslexia and ADD. She is the creator and owner of Happy Whole You. A brain health-focused wellness center located in Bakersfield, California, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Anna Marie is also the formulator of her own brain nutraceutical line which includes, "Happy You, Calm You, & Bright You." And she is the author of the self-improvement book, "Stop Bullying Yourself!" a guide to greater health, wealth, happiness, and success. Additionally, Anna Marie has training from the Gerson Institute, Amen clinics, Integrative nutrition institute, Mindvalley, the National Wellness Institute, WELCOA Wellness Council of America, and more. She is a lifelong learner and continues to expand in the field of wellbeing.

LEARN MORE ABOUT KERN COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES:

Website: www.kernbhrs.org/

Email: [email protected]

Phone Numbers:

The access & Assessment Center: 661-686-8080

24 Hour Crisis Hotline Toll Free: 1-800-991-5272

24 Hour Substance Use: 1-866-266-4898

Assisted Outpatient Treatment: 844-360-8251

Family Advocacy Services: 844-360-8250

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