180 - Let's Be Open and Honest About Mental Health

<p>Amber Smithson is the Director of Business Development at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. She joined the hospital about six years ago and since then has had the great privilege of helping to educate and advocate for mental health and addiction in her community. She is passionate about bringing about awareness and doing her part to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health. </p> <p>Troy Burden sits down with Amber Smithson, the Director of Business Development at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare, as she helps bring truth to the common myths that surround mental health issues. She explains the common issues that our youth face such as anxiety and depression that stems from school or social settings and how no matter the situation it should be taken seriously. She encourages anyone who is facing mental health issues to be open and honest with those around them and to seek help when it becomes too much for them to handle.</p> <p>LEARN MORE ABOUT BAKERSFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE:</p> <p>Website: <a href= "https://www.bakersfieldbehavioral.com/">www.bakersfieldbehavioral.com/</a></p> <p>Phone: (661) 837-0755</p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldbehavioral/">@bakersfieldbehavioral</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldbehavioral/">Bakersfield_Behavioral_Healthcare_Hospital</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/bakersfield-behavioral-healthcare-hospital/"> BakersfieldBehavioralHealthcareHospital</a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEMHD_cwdwxHMienxCsYgw">@bakersfieldbehavioralhealt762</a></p> <p>Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital 661-398-1800<br /> Kern County Crisis Line 800-991-5272<br /> Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741<br /> National Alliance on Mental Health 800-950-NAMI (6264)<br /> Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 or 988<br /> CA Youth Crisis Hotline 800-843-5200<br /> The Center (LGBTQ+) 661-843-7995<br /> TrevorLifeline (LGBTQ+) 866-488-7386<br /> Trevor C