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About Dr. Zahra Tabassian Dr. Tabassian is a dual board certified physician in California who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. She is an Executive Faculty Member/Instructor for the Postgraduate Training Program at Centinela Medical Center. Her innovative approach to health and wellness has transformed the medical world and brought new energy and inspiration to the entire community.Dr. Tabassian enrolled in medical school at the University of Tehran in Iran at the age of 16 and began his internship and residency training at the prestigious Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York in 1987. After…
Open Field Authors Discuss Mental Health, Trauma, and the Healing Power of Nature Steven PetrowAt least once a year, I post a meme that says, “You never know what other people are going through. Be kind.” It gets a lot of likes because it speaks the truth. Sometimes, underneath the superficiality, there is deep hurt.That is certainly Ban Lyon.Looking at his Instagram posts, which are chock-full of photos of his wife and young daughter, it’s hard to imagine the hardships he’s endured. At 15, the self-described skateboard fanatic’s life changed when a guidance counselor at his Dallas high school suspected…
The Twin Ports community took part in a 10-mile trek with RUCK LIFE to support the 23rd Veterans’ 14-week Scout Mental Health Program.The Twin Ports community came together at Mont du Lac Resort to show their commitment to veterans and active duty military members as 23rd Veterans held their annual RUCK LIFE event, a 10-mile trek fundraiser. RUCK LIFE volunteers support 23rd Veterans’ 14-week Scout Mental Health Program through the fundraiser.RUCK LIFE is helping raise funds to help veterans with PTSD, suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues, and Mike O’Hara of Mont du Lac Resort says they’ve already surpassed…
On Saturday, about 40 students from schools across Long Island, along with their families and mentors, gathered at the Education Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens for an art competition awards ceremony and graduation for participants in the mental health support program.The program celebrated students’ efforts to start conversations about mental health and spread awareness of mental health resources available to students through two separate programs. Elementary, middle, and high school students received awards for artwork they submitted to the “Erase the Stigma” art contest held in May. High school students presented projects they completed as part…
CHICAGO — Rain in Garfield Park on Saturday helped expand the safe space for Chicago Westside Sports (CWS) to open its baseball season. CWS is a sports program that gives Chicago kids ages 7 to 14 the opportunity to play baseball, basketball and other sports for free. It was started by the nonprofit City of Refuge, which brought together coaches from other nonprofits, the Chicago Police Department and faith-based organizations to make the program possible. “We have hundreds of kids and families coming in,” said Crystal Gary, president and CEO of Meridian Health Plan. “When school is out, it’s really…
The annual Bike with Mike event took place this Saturday, bringing together participants from across Omaha to support mental health awareness and resources in the community. The event, held in memory of Mike Kutilec, who battled mental illness until his death in May 2020, drew a throng of cyclists looking to ride for a cause. Tom Foley, who has been riding to support mental health for the past three years, said the event serves as a reminder of the mental health epidemic that is often overlooked. “There’s a mental health epidemic that is often overlooked, so it’s a great way…
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — While many were enjoying a beautiful Saturday outdoors, nearly a dozen men spent hours inside: fathers, father substitutes and guardians attending workshops focused on protecting Black children.The free workshop, hosted by local nonprofit Empowered Parents in Community (EPIC), gave men an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges they face as black men and the expectations of their community.”Nationally, mental health is a big issue, and we’ve seen an increase in suicides among Black men, especially since the pandemic,” EPIC Program Director Toia Williams said. “So we think it’s really important to create a space where men…
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Just after Mental Health Awareness Month ended, 14 students graduated with master’s degrees in counseling Saturday morning from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, as South Carolina ranks 34th in the nation for states with enough mental health resources to meet the needs of the community.”People don’t have the free space to be themselves and just be themselves, and counseling gives people that,” said graduate Jamie White.She said it’s a matter of conversation: “You need to talk to people who accept you for who you are,” she said.White said it’s also about recovering from trauma,…
By bestselling Jewish cookbook author Adina Sussman Nosh In the introduction to Micah Shiva’s new book, she puts it very succinctly: “As we have become more attuned to the benefits of a plant-based diet in recent years, Micah serves as our trusted guide, introducing us to dishes that evoke Jewish culinary roots and its many ports of call in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.” “Her warm, approachable voice, achievable recipes, beautiful photography, and role as culinary cheerleader make these dishes all seem incredibly appealing and entirely achievable at the same time.”I’m always on the lookout for plant-based holiday…
Flyer provided by the City of El Paso EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The City of El Paso Animal Services, in partnership with El Paso County Animal Welfare and Petco Labs, will host their second annual Drive-Thru Pet Wellness Clinic on Sunday, June 2nd. The drive-thru clinic will be held June 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. at 1300 Joe Battle Boulevard, according to a news release issued by the city. The city says the free vaccine and microchip clinic is aimed at enhancing pet health and safety as warmer weather approaches, when rising temperatures increase the spread of diseases.…