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Barney Martinez Jr. 5/22/1939 – 4/25/2022
On April 25, 2022, Barney Martinez Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Montana after a long and challenging battle with Parkinson’s disease. Barney proudly served in the United In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this year celebrated in May, CVN presents a four-week series in which mental health professionals from HopeNet of Carpinteria discuss diff erent aspects of mental health and the resources available to residents in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Addressing the youth mental health pandemic
BY BECKI NORTON, CUSD PSYCHOLOGIST
Carpinteria is coping with a mental health pandemic following the viral pan“Be sure your child demic that has deeply aff ected our youth. Due to the fi rst wave of the Covid-19 is getting adequate pandemic, the 2018-2019 school year was shortened by 32%. These closures and sleep, eating healthy lockdowns have caused mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depres- and getting exercise. sion among youth; they experienced Ensure they spend social isolation or disconnection, and suff ered dislocation and food insecurity some quality time due to the economic situation. Some were aff ected by illnesses or the loss of loved connecting with ones, especially children of color and low-income families. family and friends.” Mental health professionals have observed trends among students locally and nationally. About 25% of children and 20% of teens have reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, including school avoidance – double pre-pandemic estimates. We must work together with focused intention as a community to address this urgent problem. What can parents do to support the mental health of their children? Be sure your child is getting adequate sleep, eating healthy and getting exercise. Ensure they spend quality time connecting with family and friends. Promote and model self-compassion and positive thinking. Show warmth and sensitivity when your child is stressed and express confi dence they can handle their problems. Support them in keeping up with homework. Encourage them to pursue hobbies and extracurricular activities. Some screen time is okay, as long as it doesn’t infringe on the activities above. Look for emotional symptoms of anxiety or depression in teens, including: recurring fears and worries, irritability, increased anger, sadness, crying spells, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities or relationships and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Other signs include trouble concentrating, sensitivity to criticism, withdrawal, social isolation, avoidance of diffi cult or new situations, chronic body complaints, drop in grades or school refusal, sleep problems, substance use, confl icts, low self-esteem, exaggerated self-blame or self-criticism, loss of energy, changes in appetite, agitation or restlessness, slowed speaking or body movements, less atten-
States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1964, and in April 2022 received his 20-year service award from the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Rosie Martinez; son Michael Martinez (Stephanie) and daughter Maria Martinez-Garibay (David); grandchildren Selina Oliver, Michael Garibay, Colin Cantrall and Jasmine Garibay; great-granddaughters Ava Cantrall and Sophia Najera; brothers Fernando and Charles Ortiz; and sisters Julie and Patricia Ortiz. Barney was proceeded in death by his father Barney Martinez Sr. and mother Magdalena Ortiz; brothers Jose Martinez and Ernest Ortiz; and sisters Rosemary Chiramonte, Anna Martinez and Paulina Salazar.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, at 1500 Linden Avenue in Carpinteria. The Marine Honor Guard will provide Honors immediately following the mass, in front of the church. Foster Markolf 12/17/46 - 5/14/18 tion to personal hygiene or appearance, disruptive or risky behavior, self-harm and/or thoughts of suicide. If you suspect your child may be showing symptoms of anxiety or depression, contact your child’s pediatrician, a school counselor or school psychologist right away. They can assist with referrals to school or community resources. You can also call the 24-hour Behavior-
“What you leave behind is not al Wellness Access Line at (888) 868-1649. For young people who may be experi-what is engraved in stone encing an emotional or behavioral crisis monuments but what is woven through age 22, call SAFTY at (888) 3342777 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. into the lives of others.” (Pericles) Community members can help by
I will miss you forever, honey. volunteering to coach, work with a local youth organization or with a teen project through the Art Center. Become a mentor through the CADA Mentor Program; there is a high need. Together we can restore the mental and emotional health of our beloved young people who are the hope for our future. Becki Norton is a founding member and board secretary for HopeNet. She is also a Carpinteria Unifi ed School District psychologist. HopeNet of Carpinteria is a group of concerned residents that provide education and resources to prevent suicide. HopeNet’s mission is to improve the mental wellness of community residents and to lessen the number of attempted and completed suicides in the community through information, support, training and advocacy. HopeNet hopes to create a stronger safety net. Learn more at hopenetofcarp.org.
In loving memory
JOSEPH VALLEJO
Join us for a Car Wash & Bake Sale Fundraiser for Joseph and his family at Reyes Market in Carpinteria 4795 Carpinteria Ave. Sunday, May 15 starting at 9am We appreciate all donations to help cover funeral costs. Miguelin 12/02/1982 - 05/16/2008 Another year has gone by since you were taken away, but in our heart you will always stay Nuestro amor por ti es inmenso en la tierra como enel cielo, as if the stars shine down como un lucero para decirnos También los Quiero! Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us every day With eternal love: ORCOLORDISPLAYADS, 2-COLUMNWIDTH = 4.75 Mom, Dad, Bro, Familia and Friends
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