"(It's) not only that their kids have these issues that they're dealing with, but the parents as well have signs of anxiety and they don't know how to deal with that," Briones Gonzalez said. "The residents... want to understand how to communicate with their kids and understand the signs of anxiety. They want to understand depression, they want to understand wellness...but where are they going to get these resources? A lot of people have felt a loss of hope because they want all these things, but none of it's being presented."
"Briones Gonzalez helped partner the community with the San Jose State University Healthy Development Community Clinic, which offers free health services to underserved communities. Together, the clinic and neighborhood association put together a health fair offering outdoor activities and information about health resources at a local park. The clinic also has held cooking and nutrition classes and provided childcare during community meetings."
The coronavirus pandemic and remote learning increased anxiety, depression, and wellness concerns among children and parents in a predominantly Latino San Jose neighborhood. Stigma and misinformation impeded access to mental health resources and left residents feeling hopeless. Neighborhood leaders partnered with the San Jose State University Healthy Development Community Clinic to deliver free services. The partnership organized a health fair with outdoor activities and resource information, offered cooking and nutrition classes, and provided childcare during meetings. Created in 2022, the clinic has served over 3,600 children, youth, and families with speech and hearing screenings, mental health services, parent education, support groups, and nutrition workshops.
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