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Connect-OC Coalition Meeting: Exploring the interconnection and bi-directional relationship of substance use and TAY mental health

January 10, 2025

This month, we explore the intersectionality of substance use and mental health, including using substance use as a coping mechanism for mental health issues, mental health disorders as a risk factor for substance use, neurological impacts of substance use, and social/environmental factors that influence them. 

We are joined by Dr. Mario San Bartolome from Arete Health and Jeremy O’Connor, LCSW from California Youth Services.