Lucyemft

04/27/2022

We are all connected. What affects one of us affects all of us. Let's work together to make safe choices. Learn about the network of support available in our community at www.SafeChoicesVC.org.

Ventura County Behavioral Health

06/28/2021

The legacy that psychiatry gave us has serious ramifications for medical diagnosis and treatment today. Too often, the possibility of treatment is delayed by years, sometimes decades, because physical symptoms are seen as psychological in origin. And gender is a huge factor in this.

Five years ago, TED Fellow Jennifer Brea became progressively ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating illness that severely impairs normal activities and on bad days makes even the rustling of bed sheets unbearable. In this poignant talk, Brea d...

04/26/2021

ACEs Aware Ventura County is doing great work to promote screening, intervention and linkage to resources for individuals who have experienced adverse childhood events (ACEs) and to create great clinical education programs and materials. Honored to be a part of this effort in our county!