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The Equitable Wellness PodcastMental Health and the Marching Arts, with Jarid PoliteIn this episode of Equitable Wellness, Jarid Polite and I finally hold the mental health conversation direly needed to be expressed en masse within the unique marching arts activity. The founder and artistic director of the Melanin Mosaic Performance Ensemble dials in from Toronto to talk all things color guard and care: from representation, artistry, and education to the mental health struggles that are ready to take the stage. Our podcast conversation takes us from inner-city ‘90s New York to Uganda and back, touching on the silences of burnout, trauma, abuse, financial barriers, ageism, and abelism within a community ar...
2025-12-061h 28
Forever Young FoundationForever Young - NAMIThe organization that we know today as NAMI Santa Clara County is the result of the efforts of a few courageous parent leaders, many families and individuals, as well as friends and professionals who worked hard in the 1970s and 1980s to give birth to an organization that would completely change the way we view mental illness. During that time families dreamed of the day when a child with schizophrenia would be treated no differently than a child with any other chronic illness like leukemia or mental retardation. They hoped for a time when mental illness could be discussed...
2024-01-1901 min
Between Friends: Conversations with MaitriS4 E11: Mental Health Awareness Month: Not All Wounds are VisibleIn this podcast South Asian youth are talking about different stress factors that impact their mental health, how they need support from their families, community and system to take care of their emotional well being and community's role in breaking the stigma associated with help seeking.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC).
openpathcollective.org
The Hume Center
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2023-05-1133 min
A Developing Story.The Dive: Hope after a "hopeless" mental health diagnosisIn this episode of The Dive, Daily Press Reporter Clara speaks to the remarkable mother son duo Garrett Shaw and Cynthia Sirota about how they worked as a team to overcome 26 hospitalizations and a “helpless” mental illness diagnosis of Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder. Now they both help run support groups and teach classes at the West LA chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI WLA) and have dedicated their lives to helping other individuals and families battling mental illness. They table for NAMI WLA at the Pico Farmers Market in Virginia Avenue Park on the second and fourth Satu...
2022-07-1344 min
NAMI Coffee TalksNAMI Coffee Talks #8: Discussing NAMI's Warmline with Sarah PrabhuAre you interested in learning more about NAMI Santa Clara County's Warmline? Have you ever wondered what sort of resources the warm line provides? In this episode of NAMI Coffee Talks, you can hear from Sarah Prahbu, the manager of NAMI Santa Clara County's Warmline and help desk! Not only does she give an overview of the warmline, but she also shares some great messages of hope to anyone who listens!
NAMI SCC's Warmline number is (408) 453-0400 option 1. The warmline is open Mondays-Fridays 10 am - 6pm. The after hours support line is open Monday-Fridays 6--9pm and...
2021-02-1730 min
Not Your Typical KarenEP8:Suicide Prevention Awareness & WellnessIn honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we are joined this week by Mirna Pachecho-Walker, LMFT, to help give us insight and her expertise in mental health and specifically suicide awareness and wellness. Sometimes, it is not enough to try and handle what you are going through alone; you are never alone. In this episode, our guest shares a number of valuable tips and resources, we hope, provides you and your loved ones a lifeline in time of need. Mental health is important and we bid you peace and solidarity in your time of need. ...
2020-09-2941 min
NAMI Coffee Talks#7: NAMIWalks Silicon Valley with Walk Manager Kyle GalimbaWhat does a 5-K look like at home? What is the importance of diversity in mental health advocacy? In this episode, meet Kyle Galimba, Walk Manager for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2020. We discuss changes made to the walk, what you can look forward to, and how the walk is integral to supporting NAMI and its services. As you are preparing for the walk, go ahead and listen to this episode to get pumpin'!
2020-09-0229 minNAMI Coffee Talks#6: Meet Janice Bremis, Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC)What are eating disorders, and what resources are available for people or friends of people with eating disorders? Meet Janice Bremis, founder and Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC). She talks about the purpose of her organization, the causes and effects of eating disorders, and all of the work we have yet to do in advocacy and education. If you're interested in learning more about their amazing organization, check out this episode!
2020-08-2624 minNAMI Coffee Talks#5: Redefining Success with Lynbrook Challenge Success Co-President Michael PengHigh school can be a stressful period for many students, as people worry about their grades or compete to get into prestigious colleges in order to achieve their view of "success." Fortunately, Lynbrook Challenge Success, a club at Lynbrook High School, is seeking to redefine the idea of success. In this podcast, I talk to Co-President Michael Peng, who shares that this club aims to foster long-term solutions through education and expression. If you are interested in this club or ways you could promote a mentally healthy mindset among high school students, this podcast episode is for you!
2020-07-3111 minNAMI Coffee Talks#4: The Journey to Becoming NAMI's Executive Director with Kathy ForwardHave you ever wanted to know what it's like to work at a nonprofit and dedicate your life to service? What are some challenges or opportunities that come with leading a successful nonprofit like NAMI? Listen in to meet NAMI Santa Clara County's previous Executive Director Kathy Forward and learn about her inspirational journey from being a NAMI volunteer to Executive Director!
2020-07-0834 minNAMI Coffee Talks#3: Exploring the intersection between faith and mental health with Cindy McCalmont from NAMI FaithnetWhat is the relationship between faith and mental health? With more and more people turning to their faith leaders for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, this relationship has become increasingly important. In our third episode of the podcast NAMI Coffee Talks, we interview Cindy McCalmont, the pastoral lead at NAMI Faithnet, to explore the intersection between faith and mental health. NAMI Faithnet provides tools and resources to educate and inspire faith communities about mental illness and the vital role spirituality plays in recovery for many.
2020-06-2636 minNAMI Coffee Talks#2: Planning NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2020 with Harold Brown and Gini MitchemWill NAMIWalks Silicon Valley still happen? Will it be completely virtual? Can my pet join me in the walk? All of these questions will be answered in this episode as we learn more about NAMIWalks from Harold Brown and Gini Mitchem! Harold Brown is VP of Fundraising on the Board, and he serves as team captain for El Camino Hospital. Gini Mitchem teaches classes at NAMI, and she is a dedicated volunteer who works on planning for NAMIWalks!
2020-06-1040 minNAMI Coffee Talks#1: Meet the new executive director Rovina NimbalkarIn our first NAMI coffee talk, share your coffee with NAMI Santa Clara County's new executive director Rovina Nimbalkar! Learn more about the mental health resources offered by NAMI SCC and how NAMI has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-06-0708 min
Sarah Fader The PodcastThe Misfits- With Brandon HaBrandon Ha is the Creative Director at Break Yo Stigma, a social media campaign focused on breaking the shameful stigma of mental illness. Inspired to create change in the mental health community from his own personal experience living with bipolar disorder, he seeks to end the shame preventing many people all over the world from seeking proper mental health care. Brandon currently collaborates with Bay Area mental health organizations including NAMI Santa Clara County and Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. www.breakyostigma.org
2017-04-2743 min