How Wellness and Mental Health Impacts Life. Overcoming The Fear of Change Feat. Dr. Carlos Garcia

Carlos Garcia came to America from Cuba with his parents at the tender age of two(2) as Political Refugees and Landed in Miami. His life is something like a movie that shows us that we can achieve anything we put our minds to! As a Latino, Carlos became a part of the Thriving Hispanic community in Miami. He chose a different route than many! It’s my pleasure to introduce and interview this wonderful human that is helping so many deal with their Mental Health and Wellness! Dr. Carlos Garcia is a Clinical Psychologist, coach and speaker who is dedicated to helping individuals unleash their full potential through high performance counseling, coaching and consulting. He is the Founder of The Mastery Group, a company that provides individuals and organizations with the tools to take their leadership and performance to the next level. He is also the Founder of Tampa Counseling and Wellness, a private practice that provides therapy and wellness services to individuals looking to positively transform their lives. Dr. Garcia received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University and completed his residency at Rutgers University. Dr. Garcia also served in the armed forces as a United States Marine and as a firefighter and paramedic prior to receiving his doctorate degree. Dr. Garcia draws on his years of experience in both military and professional organizations to teach individuals how to become more masterful leaders and performers. His passion lies in helping others grow and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Dr. Garcia strives to help people utilize their natural talents to build a happier and more successful life. He is a true catalyst for those looking to achieve peak results. If you are in need of help, please reach out! Dr. Garcia can be found on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! His email is carlos@tampacw.com is Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/tampacw his Instagram is https://instagram.com/dr.garcia.life.doc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and is LinkedIn is http://linkedin.com/in/dr-carlos-garcia you can also find more information on the website and get your “Its Okay to Not Be Okay” tee shirts at www.tampacounselingandwellness.com and you can learn Mastery skills at www.themasterygrp.com How We Talk About It When it comes to mental health crises, one call can save a life, which is why we need to make that call as quick and simple as possible. Just as 9-1-1 is universally known for use during emergencies, like a heart attack or car accident, we need 9-8-8 for people experiencing a mental health crisis. When people in crisis do not receive a mental health response, we see tragic outcomes. They may engage with law enforcement rather than mental health professionals, go to an emergency room where they wait hours — or even days — to get mental health care, or lose their lives to suicide because help wasn’t fast enough. We need to ensure that everyone who experiences a mental health crisis, no matter where they live, receives a mental health response. To achieve that, we need an easy-to-access crisis response system that is a core part of our national strategy for mental health care and suicide prevention. The creation of 9-8-8, a 24/7, 3-digit crisis hotline, is the gateway to any crisis system and is a core service that should be available in every community. The 3-digit crisis hotline should be provided with sufficient resources to ensure that no one goes without help if they need it. And it should easily connect people to services and supports in their community. Local communities must ensure that crisis services are available to respond when people need in-person help and intensive services in the community. Implementing a nationwide, 3-digit crisis hotline and connecting people to timely and effective care will help ensure that people in crisis receive the help they need, when they need it.