City of Santa Maria launches sound-sensitivity initiative for residents impacted by fireworks
The City of Santa Maria is offering free yard signs for noise-sensitive residents before the Fourth of July.…
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Be Mindful: Florabundance embodies ‘That Flower Feeling’
There is a rainbow of colorful options when it comes to self-care, bunches of…
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Local comedy shows can be the answer to a bad day and help with wellness
Live comedy could be an outing to change your mood and your day. Several shows take place each week on the South Coast including an open mic night at…
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Education organizations using creative arts to combat isolation in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you‘ve ever felt isolated you’re not alone. Adults with disabilities experience loneliness even more than those…
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Be Mindful: Start the conversation
‘Be mindful.’ Those two words translate to self-care at a time when each and every one of us is needing that, some more than…
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Be Mindful: The mental health effects of Social Media use
The U.S Surgeon General warned social media can have a “profound risk” on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. A U.C. Santa…
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Food insecurity leads to mental health challenges in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— As the saying goes, “You are what you eat,” but can what you eat affect your mental health? The cost of living in Santa…
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Lompoc Unified School District partners with National Center for Safe Supportive Group
Lompoc Unified School District partnered with the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Safe Supportive Group to raise awareness on safe…
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May 23: Pacifica Graduate Institute presents Mental Health in our Community Forum
May 28: Pacifica Graduate Institute presents Mental Health in our Community…
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Mental Health Awareness Month interview with Caroline Schmidt
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Caroline Schmidt with San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health appeared live on…
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Artful Minds Arts Faire happening Saturday
The Mental Wellness Center in Santa Barbara will host its 27th annual Artful Minds Art Faire this…
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‘Light Up Green:’ Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness invites community to decorate in lime green for Mental Health Month
With May around the corner, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness is inviting the community to “Light Up Green” for the upcoming Mental Health…
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Be Mindful: Mental health tips after an active shooter scare
Despite the San Marcos High School active shooter scare being a hoax call, Suzanne Grimmesey, Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Health…
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Mass shootings: resources to help cope with and prevent gun violence
News Channel 3-12 compiled resources and advice on how to cope with the effects on mental health and what you can do to help prevent gun…
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Resources to help cope with and prevent gun violence
News Channel 3-12 compiled resources and advice on how to cope with the effects on mental health and what you can do to help prevent gun…
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