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Ramsey County Mental Health Staff Interview: Ethel Arisa
Ramsey CountyThursday, August 21, 2025
Watch on original sourceMental health support services
Coping mechanisms for persistent mental illness
Career transition from law to mental health advocacy
Challenges faced by immigrant populations regarding mental health
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Mental health services is good because it gives people coping skills... we help them step by step how to manage their mental health.
Mental health servicesDescribing the utility of mental health services.
I always tell them there is hope. There's medication. Have people to talk to. Don't be alone.
Patient advocacyOffering support to new clients.
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Ethel ArisaMental health case managerFormer lawyer who transitioned to mental health advocacy after observing immigrant struggles.
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Former lawyer who transitioned to mental health advocacy after observing immigrant struggles.
“I was a lawyer when I came to this country... I wasn't impressed with the way stress lawyers are going through.”
Explaining her career pivot from law to social work.
“I'm the kind of person I like to fight for people. You know, it's just my calling.”
Describing her motivation for working in mental health.