Prevention 365

Ana Yela Castillo, mental health therapist and no stranger to AADAP’s Community Prevention team, shares her thoughts on wellness. She covers growing up in South Central LA, college struggles, and her personal healing journey.

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Bilal Kazmi, Older Adult Specialist of SAHARA, discusses different South Asian groups in Southern California and how they are helping these people combat COVID-19. He shares with us the services they provide for those who may speak different South Asian dialects and other the struggles of abuse and addiction within this community. Come join us to find out more ways to help others around you fight COVID-19.

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Jacki Jing, on-line influencer and media host, candidly shares her thoughts about being biracial in today's America. She shares raw emotions-revealing doubts, confusion, questions, and discoveries as she defines herself. Mental health and substance abuse prevention tie into the complexities of self-identity, self-worth and the ever evolving question,"Who am I?"

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Ms. Terri Reynolds, Coordinator of AADAP Health Intervention Program (HIP) is guest in this podcast edition entitled “ A Reckon with Homelessness”. Join her as she discusses the complex issue of homelessness as it is intertwined with the larger issues of substance abuse, mental health, racial justice and human rights. Carol Almeda of the AADAP Crew hosts the podcast.

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AADAP Crew member Rahimah Shah-Fiddmont sits down with Nolan Shaheed, Professional Studio Jazz Musician & World Class Track and Field Athlete. Nolan shares about his experiences, growing up in Southern California as a Black kid in the 50s, and how his life trajectory led him to having rich musical history with several known icons like Marvin Gaye and Dizzy Gillespie as well as breaking a world record in track and field. He also shares his life experiences in a way that can apply not only to AADAP clients in recovery, but to everyone. Listen in on this conversation with an inspiring man, icon, and legend.

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AADAP Crew member Rahimah Shah-Fiddmont sits down with Nolan Shaheed, Professional Studio Jazz Musician & World Class Track and Field Athlete. Nolan shares about his experiences, growing up in Southern California as a Black kid in the 50s, and how his life trajectory led him to having rich musical history with several known icons like Marvin Gaye and Dizzy Gillespie as well as breaking a world record in track and field. He also shares his life experiences in a way that can apply not only to AADAP clients in recovery, but to everyone. Listen in on this conversation with an inspiring man, icon, and legend.

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Just like Dental and Physical Health, Mental Health is a priority and mental health care is a lifestyle. May was Mental Health Awareness Month, yet Mental Health and Mental Illness need to be talked about and normalized all year round. No one should feel alone or without the information, support, and help they need. Listen to shared stories about resilience, self-care, available resources, and the importance of maintaining mental health and wellness ft. AADAP's Clinical Director Angela Bartolome, LCSW.

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This episode of Women in Recovery is an honest and real conversation with Norma, who has been in recovery for 3 years. She shares her stories of trauma during her addiction and her turning point to recovery. Unbreakable Norma gives women hope in their journey of reclaiming their life and identity.

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Actor Branscombe Richmond joins AADAP for a conversation about the worldwide hit “Finding 'Ohana” on Netflix.“Finding ‘Ohana” is a family friendly adventure movie, directed by Jude Wang and written by Christina Strain. Branscombe Richmond talks about the instantaneous popularity of the movie and the outpouring of heartfelt reactions from viewers all over the world, expressing their appreciation for seeing people like them and their culture represented on the big (small) screen. Listen to hear how ‘Ohana is a core tenant of AADAP’s programs, and how identity and human connection are at the root of being well and whole.

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Historias personales y conversaciones de un tema oportuno sobre los medicamentos recetados y las medicinas opioides y la sobredosis. Escucha las recomendaciones en cómo defenderse a sí mismo y los seres queridos cuando se comunica con un médico, entienda las razones detrás del uso de las drogas y de la salud mental. De último, aprenda de los peligros detrás de drogas ilícitas mezcladas con Fentanilo.

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