Mind and body workouts at Beach Cities Health District

The Beach Cities Halth District offers a full range of physical and mental health programs throughout the summer, beginning with a focus on Mental Health Month of May. 

 

  •  Mental Health First Aid Trainings 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches how to recognize and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources when needed.  

Tuesday, May 23 or Friday, May 9

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Beach Cities Health District  

514 N. Prospect Ave, Beach Cities Room (Lower Level)  

Redondo Beach, CA 90277  

Register here 

 

  • National Senior Health & Fitness Week 

Join the Center for Health & Fitness for National Center Health & Fitness Week, the nation’s largest health event encouraging all older adults to take action toward maintaining and improving their health. Enjoy FREE classes, educational lectures and assessments. 

 May 30 – June 2 

Center for Health & Fitness  

514 N. Prospect Ave.  

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

 

  • Mental Health in the Workplace  

Join Beach Cities Health District and Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, who will provide her expertise on mental health and its impact on the workplace.  

Wednesday, May 31 

8 – 10 a.m.

AdventurePlex  

1701 Marine Avenue  

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

Click here to register (hybrid option available) 

 

  • Hybrid Mental Health and Happiness Workshop – Strategies for Older Adults  

Engage in an interactive workshop to learn ways to support our mental health and well-being as we age. Learn how to access mental health support in our community. 

Thursday, June 1 

12 – 12:55 p.m. 

Center for Health and Fitness 

514 N. Prospect Avenue, 2nd floor (Clubhouse Room) 

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

Link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/81068355342?pwd=N3pBZXo1dmJFRDZBaDF6M3J3VXRHQT09

 

Recurring Events:

  • Adventureplex Summer Camps!

Help your child play their way to good health by signing them up for Summer Camp at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach! Visit https://www.adventureplex.org/ to get specific dates and information. Sign up soon – camps are filling fast! 

June 19 – August 25

AdventurePlex

1701 Marine Avenue

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 546-7708

 

  • Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett

If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.

Virtual: First & Third Tuesday of the Month (May 16, June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15)

10 – 11 a.m.

Zoom link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014  

2nd Mondays, In person 

(June 12, July 10, August 14)

2 – 3 p.m. 

Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room 

1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

 

This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness! Visit bchd.org/series for more info and to register.

Second Tuesday of the Month

(June 13, July 11, August 8)

12:30 – 1 p.m.

 

  • Hybrid BCHD Board of Directors Meetings

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Dental panic: 5 effortless methods to get over the dread of dentist | Well being

Does the believed of checking out the dentist fill you with dread? You happen to be not by yourself. Dental stress has an effect on numerous men and women and can prevent them from obtaining the care they have to have. Typical dental examine-ups are really vital but numerous of us preserve delaying it due to the fact we are terrified to go to the dentist. Who likes the seem of drills and strange pipes getting put in your mouth? It’s pretty popular for people to get frightened to go to the dentist. If the dental worry is a lot it qualified prospects people today to hold off or terminate procedure. These people have a dental phobia. Somewhat than postpone visits, and allow the ailment of your teeth worsen it truly is crucial to discover some approaches to cope with dental anxiousness. (Also browse: 5 strategies to up your dental treatment activity for nutritious and cavity-totally free teeth )

Regular dental check-ups are extremely important but many of us keep delaying it because we are scared to go to the dentist. (Unsplash)
Common dental check-ups are extremely vital but lots of of us retain delaying it mainly because we are frightened to go to the dentist. (Unsplash)

Ideas to cope with dental anxiousness

Dr. Kshama Chandan, Celebrity Dentist and Founder of Dwelling of Tooth, Mumbai, shares with HT Way of life, some techniques and tips on how to deal with dental anxiousness.

1. Converse your troubles: Do not sense shy to converse your complications and queries to your dentist. By recognizing your issues they can in actuality make the system simpler. They will also clarify just about every phase from begin to finish, so you know what is coming following.

2. Distraction: Having a distraction in the dental place of work is the greatest way to get rid of stress and anxiety. See if you can check out Netflix or a movie throughout your appointment, or even pay attention to tunes.

3. Convey a friend: The corporation of a relative or mate can relaxed your brain. Question your dentist if it can be snug for them for you to carry a friend along. Even if you just can’t communicate to the individual but their existence or some thing as easy as holding your hand can enable you come to feel harmless, comfortable, and peaceful.

4. Meditation and muscle relaxation: Panic can increase even though sitting down in the waiting room or the moment you see the dental chair. In these types of scenarios, meditation is a uncomplicated and the most effective way to cut down pressure.

5. Fear of injections or dread the injection will never perform: Several folks are exceptionally fearful of needles. Some even sense that the prick will be poor. The medical professional will set a numbing gel initially so that you you should not even come to feel the prick. Some men and women worry that the anaesthesia has not taken influence or pretty tiny dose was presented to do away with any soreness before the dental technique starts. Just one must generally trust the medical doctor and the

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