WATCH THE VIDEO RECORDING Dave Cortese was first elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in 2008 and re-elected in 2012 and 2016. He served four years as Board president. Prior to joining the Board, he served for eight years on the San Jose City Council, including two years as vice mayor.…
Dr. Leanne Williams, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, will be presenting “Personalized Treatments for Mood Disorders.” Through the advancements in neuroscience, neuroimaging, technology and digital innovation, researchers have been able to better understand the brain, detect mental disorders, tailor interventions and promote wellness. Dr. Williams will discuss the…
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is providing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with the Date Un Respiro online SKY Breathing workshop at no cost, now through October 2020. SKY Breathing is an evidence-based technique which uses specific rhythms of the breath to quickly and easily eliminate stress, revitalize the nervous system, and bring greater clarity and…
Hope Rising is a global suicide prevention summit for people impacted by suicide and those who would like to help prevent it. This inspirational event will provide information, resources and opportunities for collaboration, that will enhance suicide prevention and wellness around the world. Hope Rising will feature some of the most uplifting and inspirational speakers…
In observance of Suicide Prevention Week and Month, the County of Santa Clara Suicide Prevention Program will host a virtual screening and discussion panel of Angst. This documentary film tells the stories of many kids and teens who discuss their anxiety and its impacts on their lives and relationships, as well as how they’ve found…
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting two Showcases of exemplary Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs. The MHSA Showcase is an opportunity to prominently feature successful MHSA-funded programs and increase information sharing across counties and mental health plans. The Showcase presentation will highlight programs that serve unique populations. Wednesday, September 30, 9:00…
NAMI Santa Clara County, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is hosting NAMIWalks Your Way Silicon Valley on October 10th from 10:00-11:00 AM. Every year since 2016, NAMIWalks entertained over 1,200 visitors for a 5k at Guadalupe Park in San Jose, CA. It is a day to celebrate the milestones in mental health, the lives we’ve lost to…
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-18) is seen chairing a subcommittee hearing in this file photo. Photo by Elizabeth Mendez. NAMI Santa Clara County Perspective: Suicide is a public health crisis that is often overlooked. Santa Clara county has an average of 150 people die from suicide each year. With a range of suicide prevention measures, a…