In this powerful and inspiring episode of the ANEW Body Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President & CEO of Wellnest and Chair of City Club Los Angeles, to explore the transformative power of Trauma-informed care, self-care, and Mental Health advocacy.
Charlene has dedicated over three decades to expanding mental health resources for children, families, and underserved communities. Under her leadership, Wellnest has grown into a national model for behavioral health, youth mental health support, and trauma-informed Therapy. In this conversation, she shares her personal journey, leadership philosophy, and mission to destigmatize mental health care while making it accessible and affordable for all.
🔍 Topics We Cover in This Episode:
✅ What is trauma-informed care, and why is it essential for healing?
✅ How childhood experiences and intergenerational trauma shape mental well-being
✅ The importance of self-care for professionals, caregivers, and leaders
✅ The connection between social media, Anxiety, and the youth mental health crisis
✅ How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health, especially for children
✅ The social determinants of health and how they influence access to mental health care
✅ The role of leadership in nonprofit mental health services
✅ How to advocate for more equitable, culturally competent mental health care
✅ The future of mental health accessibility in Los Angeles and beyond
Charlene also shares her deeply personal experiences that led her to a career in mental health, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. As the first Latina CEO of Wellnest, she has made it her mission to ensure that mental health care is inclusive, trauma-informed, and accessible to all.
💡 Key Takeaway: Mental health care is a human right, and through collaboration, awareness, and trauma-informed approaches, we can create healthier communities and a more supportive mental health system for everyone.
For more information aboutCharlene Dimas-Peinado here are her Social Media links: https://www.wellnestla.org/about/leadership/charlene-dimas-peinado/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-dimas-peinado-3a955312 , https://www.facebook.com/charlene.dimaspeinado/
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