This issue of Empowerment Magazine promotes mental health and wellness for communities in the greater Sacramento area. It includes an exclusive interview with Dr. Ron Risley on medication or meditation for wellness, a special interview with Lynn Keune from LaFamilia Inc on family support, and articles on building resiliency, managing anxiety in children, self-care tips from Sam's Club, and resources for people with disabilities. The magazine provides information and stories to support overall mental health.

1. EMPOWERMENT MAGAZINE
Promoting Overall Wellness and Mental Health Resiliency for the Greater Sacramento
TABLE OF CONTENT
Welcome to the Fall 2011 issue of Empowerment Magazine 3
Not Alone 5
Living in the Present 4, 5
A Risk Worth Taking for Change 17
Exclusive Interview with Ron Risley, M.D. 6, 7, 20
Special Interview with Lynn Keune, LMFT (LaFamilia Inc) 8,9
The Trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain 10
Wellness Toolkit 21
Medication or Meditation? 12
Being Loved by Melanie 13
Hope as Resiliency Factor 14
Sam’s Club Offers Simple Steps to a Healthy Body & Mind 15,16
Did You Know that? 3, 9, 16, 18, 22
People With A Disability Can Get A Ticket To Work 18
Recipe for Mushroom Tacos 19
New School Year Brings an Increase in Anxiety for Children 11, 22
Resources 23