Losing a home or fleeing from a wildfire can be a traumatic event. And for many people, monitoring news about the North Bay wildfires and keeping track of loved ones is stressful as well. Forum discusses how to recognize the signs of burnout and trauma, methods for taking care of yourself and the mental health services being offered at evacuation centers as wildfires continue to burn.
Guests:
Michael Kennedy, behavioral health director, Sonoma County Department of Health Services
Alan Siegel, psychologist and associate clinical professor, UC Berkeley
Alexa Stone, mental health clinician, Sonoma County Department of Mental Health
Resources Mentioned on Air:
- Online PTSD Resources from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- Mentis (Mental Health Services in Napa)
- Santa Rosa Community Health (Resources Available in Spanish)
- Sonoma County Department of Mental Health Services
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