TMHA Santa Barbara County

Thank you to all those who have supported this account! After some deliberation we have decided to consolidate our accounts together moving forward. From this point on, posts will be made on Transitions - Mental Health Association for both counties. We appreciate your time and understanding!

Are you a parent or caregiver who is looking after a child who experiences anxiety? This free course is for you! Please join us November 8 and 22, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, at Pacheco Elementary.

Together, our county’s nonprofits make an incredible positive impact. Each week, we’re spotlighting one organization making a difference, from caring for families and protecting our environment to enriching lives through the arts.

Follow along each week as we show how

November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and service of those who have served and the families who support them.

The Vetwell Program would like to take a special moment to recognize one of our own, Kyle Perkins, for his service and continued commitment to supporting fellow veterans.

Thank you, Kyle, and thank you to all veterans and military families for your unwavering service to our country.

(Those seeking support, including domestic partners and family members, can reach out to our VetWell program via our Hotline at (800) 783-0607)

If you live with a brain that tends make you scared/stressed on a regular basis, it can feel counter-intuitive to be so into a holiday that is focused on fear. However, Halloween holds more appeal for those with anxiety than one might expect!

(Full Article Here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202210/why-do-people-anxiety-love-halloween)

As convenient as it might seem like it would be, no one can reach into your brain and transform it. Sometimes change takes a conscious effort! But that does not mean you have walk that journey on your own, having the support of others (friends/family/professionals/etc) can be a key component!

Together, our county’s nonprofits make an incredible positive impact. Each week, we’re spotlighting one organization making a difference, from caring for families and protecting our environment to enriching lives through the arts.

Follow along each week as we show how

We often think of emotions as being in our heart or our brain, but feelings can show themselves in many different parts or out bodies. Being able to recognize the signs of distress and how we react to them can be a great tool for both recovery and day to day life.

This guide was formatted for parents, but can be useful for anyone of any age who wants a way to touch base with themself.

Available here: https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/identifying-emotions-in-your-body

This round of comes from the book "A Concise Introduction to Mental Health in Canada" but it can certainly apply to us here in the states, if not anywhere! Supporting others is supporting yourself, and vice versa.

CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of Su***de

If you are not familiar, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (aka SAMHSA) recently was subject to a "reduction in force." This is the organization overseeing the 988 lifeline, as well as helping support many other programs.

Full article here: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/11/nx-s1-5571948/trump-mental-health-substance-abuse-cdc-layoffs-jobs

Being a parent is not just about providing for a child's physical needs, like shelter or nutrition, it's also about helping your child develop and grow mentally. Parenting Coach Reem Raouda recently put together an article for CNBC highlighting behaviors caretakers of children can avoid in order to raise kids with improved mental health.

(Original Article Here: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/12/ive-studied-over-200-kids-these-7-toxic-parenting-habits-lead-to-mentally-weak-children.html)