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Seham Saba, Riverside Latino Commission | Early Intervention Builds Stronger Youth Mental Health
Seham Saba, Head of Mental Health Services at the Riverside Latino Commission, joins host Will Dean to discuss the changing mental health needs of families and youth across the Coachella Valley. Saba explains why culturally responsive, bilingual care builds trust and improves access to treatment, while examining rising anxiety, depression, isolation, immigration-related fears, social media pressures, substance use, and family trauma. She shares warning signs parents should recognize and emphasizes seeking support before challenges become crises. The conversation also explores the need to grow…
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