In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Kathryn Trujillo, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with the Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Kathryn discuss the focus of the Early Childhood Council, a couple of the neat projects they collaborated on, future plans, other project ideas, and so much more. Enjoy…
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US and is considered a national public health crisis. It is in 10th place for adults overall and in 2nd place for those aged 15-34. Colorado is one of the states with the highest rates of suicide, ranking 10th in the nation. Listen to learn more about suicide prevention, tips for coping, teen suicide, the mental health stigma in men, how to get help and a lot more, from experts in the field at the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group.
National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized throughout September. Behavioral Health Specialists from San Luis Valley Health and SLVoices want to help you learn more about tools and strategies to cope with stress and challenges in life, signs and symptoms of suicidality, various high risk groups, the services available from a national level all the way down to locally and a lot more. Joining us in this all important discussion are Gina Bousquet, Medical Assistant, Primary Care, Monica Hinds, RN, Director of RMC Emergency Department, Laura Burkhardt, LCSW, Director of the Behavioral Health Department and Micaela Romero, LCSW, Behavioral Health. Special thanks to Donna Wehe, Director of Communications at SLV Health for arranging this all important podcast.
Hi! How are you? Really, how are you? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and every year the goal is to fight the stigma, educate the public, and support people and their families with their mental health concerns. Victoria Romero, Bonnie Ortega, Jamie Bogner and Azarel Madrigal-Chase, mental health experts from the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, join in to discuss concerns and recommendations for men and women of all ages as well as children. We touch on substance abuse, overcoming the mental health stigma, your personal mental well being, resources available and more.
Feeling isolated, scared, anxious? Does it seem like your world is collapsing around you? Well, you’re not alone! This can be an extremely difficult time for everyone as we navigate through uncharted territory. To help in coping with everything during this time, from a mental health perspective are SLV Behavioral Health Group members Jennifer Silva (Chief Clinical Officer), Tammy Obie (Emergency Services Supervisor) and Azarel Madrigal-Chase (Grants Manager & Disaster Coordinator). Listen and take notes as they discuss why it’s OK to feel anxious, how to break patterns, compassion fatigue, things you can do at home or work and a whole lot more.