Preventing Suicide:
Pathways to Hope and Healing
2023 Forum

18 Out of 100 People

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders such as PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and general anxiety disorder affect 18% of people in the U.S. each year, making them the most common mental health problems.

Anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder when overwhelming fear and worry prevent you from being able to live a normal life. Anxiety disorders can affect anyone and may begin at any age.

People with anxiety disorders are unable to control their own disturbing thoughts. They may start to avoid everyday situations that they fear will trigger more stress.

Anyone in Ventura County who has a question about mental health should seek help immediately, the same way you would ask for help when we have any other health question. If ignored and untreated, extreme anxiety can prevent you from being able to participate in daily life.

Worrying, Anxiety and When It’s Too Much

Everyone experiences worry in some way during daily life. You may feel understandably anxious as a reaction to ordinary urgent situations, for example, if you are running late for work. However, you may also feel anxious when you are worrying about something that may or may not happen, a threat that only exists in your imagination.

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Webinar: The Key to Getting Help for Serious Mental Illness – May 2022

Serious mental illness can affect anyone, and getting help early is important. What are the signs? Learn how to recognize them, and how to help someone you care about.

Webinar: Talking About Mental Health – May 2022

What is the difference between healthy stress and unhealthy anxiety? Between normal sadness and serious depression? Did you know that our emotional health affects our physical health too?

Webinar: Understanding & Managing Stress – Positive Self Care for our Times – February 2022

Learn techniques to manage stress and enhance your health and well-being.

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Webinar: Grief & Loss – January 2022

Grief is a natural response to various losses we will experience in our lifetime. Learn about the stages of grief and how to best care for yourself.

Webinar: Facing Challenges with Optimism & Humor – October 2022

Carol Leish shares her story of hope & inspiration in finding her own unique way of dealing with physical and emotional challenges.

Webinar: Suicide Awareness & Prevention – December 2021

Learn about crisis signs & symptoms, and how to help someone who is suicidal and connect them to resources.

Together We Can Make a Difference

VENTURA COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL

Vision: Ventura County Suicide Prevention Council is comprised of countywide stakeholders who are dedicated to reducing suicides by offering help and hope to people of every culture, gender and socioeconomic group throughout their lifespans.

Mission: Our purpose is to promote help and hope to everyone at risk or affected by suicide. We engage in collaborative dialogue to raise public awareness, identify resources and provide education, and we strive to support innovative suicide prevention and intervention initiatives.

Contact MHSA@ventura.org for more information.

If you are interested in joining the Suicide Prevention Council, please email MHSA@ventura.org

Videoteca

Vea la Videoteca de Salud Mental de Ventura County Behavioral Health, la cual incluye seminarios web de educación y apoyo comunitario, grabaciones de eventos y más en el canal de YouTube de Salud Siempre o en esta página web.

Videos Destacados

Introducción al 988

Previniendo el Suicidio: Enlaces con la Comunidad Foro 2022

The 7th Annual Preventing Suicide Forum was held in person on September 21, 2022 at Ventura College and virtually on September 29, 2022. The theme was Connection & Community. The Forum features a variety of personal stories, creative expression, wellness activities, and local resources.

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Conversaciones sobre el Suicidio: Ayuda y Esperanza 2021

The 6th Annual Preventing Suicide: Help & Hope Conference was held on September 23, 2021. The theme was Conversations About Suicide and the theme was explored through the sharing of personal stories and points of view. Participants were encouraged to connect with local resources and to learn how to make a difference.

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QUÉDATE - Encontrando Orgullo

QUÉDATE - De Regreso a Casa

QUÉDATE - Hacia el Atardecer

QUÉDATE - Atrapada en la Telaraña

QUÉDATE - Voces

Estoy Hablando de Mi Salud Mental – Viva de Nuevo

Estoy Hablando de Mi Salud Mental – Toda la Diferencia

No Estás Solo – "Mejor y Peor"

QUÉDATE - Aquí Me Quedo

Estoy Hablando de Mi Salud Mental – Sintiéndome Mejor

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