Resilient and Real

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.

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

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.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.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.

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

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. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit wp.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.

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

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. 

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

Sondra Savage, Department of Behavioral Health Peer and Family Advocate II, joins the podcast to share her story, how addiction can affect the family and the importance of finding hope in recovery as a family member and as an individual. 

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

Arlene Molina, Assistant Director for the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department, joins the podcast to talk about the collaborative services the department provides, including the Preschool Prevention and Early Intervention Program. The program assists children and their families with comprehensive services to meet their needs, including their emotional and behavioral health needs.

For more info about Preschool Services, visit psd.sbcounty.gov.

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

National Recovery Month is celebrated to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members who make recovery possible. 

Listen to this all-new episode with Donnie Harris, DBH Mental Health Education Consultant! For more info about how you can celebrate Recovery Month with DBH, visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/recoverymonth/.

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

Students are heading back to school and the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health’s Resilient and Real podcast is back with a new episode about student mental health. 

Sonia Rubio, DBH Program Manager of the Office of Prevention and Early Intervention, and André Bossieux, DBH Program Manager II of the One Stop TAY Center, talk about the importance of focusing on student mental health and provide helpful resources for youth and adults. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

Additional Resources:
Suicide Prevention: You're Not Alone Podcast Episode
Know the Signs Website
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Website

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