Addressing Minority Mental Health with Joan Ruiz - Werkema

Tune into this podcast episode to learn about the different aspects of our health that we can often forget about.

In this podcast episode the CAPP team interviews Stevenson Monchery and Megan Robbins from TEAM Newburgh. Together we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, discuss what an opioid overdose is, who is at risk, the importance of harm reduction, as well as what we can and should do if our loved ones or someone we know is experiencing an overdose.

Please join us in this podcast episode as we speak to Dareshanie D'Arpino, the unit director of The Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh. Together we discuss how she cultivates an anti-bullying culture at the club to promote a safe environment for both children and adults, discuss the importance of preventing bullying, as well as the role bystanders play.

In this episode the CAPP Team interviews Alison Fisher, the Director of Social Programs, from the Mental Health Association in Orange County. Together we discuss the challenges adolescents are currently facing, offer advice to teens who may be feeling stressed or anxious about the new school year approaching, as well as discuss what mental health resources are available to teens and their parents.

ln this episode the CAPP Team interviews Joan Ruiz-Werkema, the Community Engagement and Social Program Manager for Mental Health Association Inc in Orange County. Together we discuss how to navigate talking about and addressing mental health as a minority, the importance of finding a culturally competent provider, and how to work towards eliminating the barriers and stigma associated with minority mental health. 

In this podcast episode the CAPP Team speaks with Orenzo Charles from Newburgh SNUG. Together we discuss who Newburgh SNUG are, what is their mission, the importance of changing the surrounding narrative of gun violence in the community, as well as what resources are available to the community through SNUG.

In this informal, conversational podcast episode the CAPP Team discusses tips on how to stay safe all summer long. With summer officially kicking off, it is important that we remember to stay hydrated, practice safe swimming, as well as practice firework safety as 4th of July approaches. Make sure to tune in!

In this podcast episode we interview MacKenzie Bachar, Advocacy and Education Director, at Fearless! formerly known as Safe Homes of Orange County. Together we discuss what human trafficking is, we dispel some common human trafficking myths and misconceptions, as well as discuss what are some of the warning signs to look out for that indicate someone may be trying to traffic us or an individual we know. 

For our listeners who may not know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode we interview Dhanu Sannesy, president of NAMI Orange County NY. Together we help raise mental heath awareness to help break the mental health stigma that leaves so many people suffering in secret. For information on the services offered by NAMI Orange County NY, local resources, as well as what friends and family can do to support their loved ones, make sure to tune in!

In this episode we interview Erin Ortega, a Patient Resource Manager, at MyChoice. MyChoice is a free pregnancy care center. Together we discuss the services that they offer, how the organization differs from Planned Parenthood, as well as discuss the importance of the work that MyChoice does.