Interim’s Wellness Navigators First to Be Certified as Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists in Monterey County

CONGRATULATIONS to Oralia Alvarez (Peer Partners for Health program), Leslie Ruvalcaba (Peer Partners for Health program) and Marina Gonzalez (Choices Day Treatment Intensive program) on their recent achievement of becoming Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. They have successfully passed their Peer Certification exam and are the first three individuals in Monterey County to become certified. They […]

COVID-19 and your mental health

The COVID-19 pandemic, even as it seems to be waning, has brought many changes to how we live our lives, and with it, at times, uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures, and social isolation. You may worry about getting sick if the pandemic will continue, whether your job will be affected and what the future will bring. […]

How Volunteering Improves Your Mental Health

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April is both National Volunteer Month and April 17 to 23, 2022, is National Volunteer Week. Naturally, the dialogue surrounding activism and volunteerism centers on how others will benefit from the volunteer work that you do. But years of research demonstrate that there are benefits for volunteers themselves. Whether you are a family member or caregiver for […]

How to Manage Stress for Better Health

Not all stress is bad, but long-term stress can lead to health problems. In fact, preventing and managing long-term stress can lower your risk for other conditions such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. You can prevent or reduce stress by planning ahead, deciding which tasks to do first, and preparing for […]

What Are the Links Between Nutrition and Mental Health?

Many of us are well aware of the benefits that eating a balanced diet has on our physical health, but do you know how it benefits our mental health? More and more research is coming to light on the impact food has on both our overall mental wellness, as well as specific mental illnesses like […]

Don’t Just Brush Off Those ‘Winter Blues’ You May Be Feeling

Are you feeling a little down, in a funk, with changes in weather, the end of the holiday season, perhaps you’re feeling the so-called “winter blues?” But don’t brush off these feelings as just a temporary case of the blues. You could be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s related to […]

Exercise Regularly for Better Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

Studies show that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional well-being, as well as lower rates of mental health issues. Taking up exercise appears to reduce the risk of developing mental illness. It also seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. People who […]