Chief Aaron Seibert retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years of honorable service. He is currently serving as the Southern California Chapter, Veteran Coordinator for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Foundation of America and joins the podcast to talk about veterans mental health.  For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH ..read more

Ulysses Valor is a local mental health advocate using his passion and business to help young men recognize the importance of expressing their emotions and focusing on their mental health. Ulysses shares his story and what inspired him to do his work.  June is Fatherhood Awareness Month, and Rodney Barrios from the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department shares information about the Fatherhood FIRE Program and the importance of a father figure in children's lives. For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH ..read more

Hear about the importance of mentorship and how it can positively impact the mental health of  mentees and mentors as Juan Ochoa, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire Match Engagement and Enrichment Manager, and Christian Dauz, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire Enrollment & Recruitment Specialist, join as guests of the podcast. Plus, Juan and Christian share meaningful stories of impact on youth and the importance of male mentors as DBH celebrates Men’s Health Week.  Later in the episode, Dr. Christopher Schreur, Behavioral Health Associate Medical Director ..read more

Happy Mental Health Month! In this episode, hear about the importance of workplace wellness, setting boundaries, and self-care. Get practical tips and information from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Assistant Area Medical Director for San Bernardino County Area for Kaiser Permanente. Don't forget to register for May Mental Health Month events, hosted by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health at CelebrateMHM.com. For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH ..read more

In 2018, Theresa Clower's son, Devin, passed away from a drug overdose. To work through her grief, Theresa took up portrait work and started drawing her son's portrait. After completing Devin’s portrait, she was inspired to find others who lived and died like her son. Theresa then founded the INTO LIGHT project, an exhibition that puts a human face on the disease of addiction through hand-drawn portraits and written narratives. Theresa joins the podcast, along with Barbara Francois, INTO LIGHT Project Assistant Director and Narrative Writer, to talk more about the project and changing the con ..read more

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 SBCounty.gov/DBH ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Dep ..read more

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 Bernardin ..read more

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 SBCounty.gov/DBH ..read more