Well-planned investments in urban resilience to mitigate the impacts of climate change can also improve a city’s economic performance and livability, a report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) finds. Funded by the Kresge Foundation and the New York Community Trust, the report, Ten Principles for Building Resilience, outlines the themes that have emerged from […]
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Alternative Treatments for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many groups are exploring and examining possible alternative treatment methods to help military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These methods include mind-body therapy, acupuncture, yoga and complementary alternative treatments, and meditation. Population of focus: veterans Links to resource: Read the article Mind–Body Therapy for Military Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review (pdf) Read the abstract for The Manual […]
Five Signs of Emotional Suffering in Nepali Language: A Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Toolkit
As the Behavioral Health Research Lead from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Dr. Surendra Bir Adhikari led the Nepali translation of Five Signs of Emotional Suffering outreach toolkit in collaborative partnership with the Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio and Campaign to Change Direction, with support of Office of Behavioral Health Equity, Substance […]
HRSA Health Equity Report 2017
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released the Health Equity Report for 2017. The Report presents a comprehensive analysis of HRSA’s program efforts in reducing health disparities and promoting health equity for various populations at the national, state, and local levels. The Report addresses HRSA’s key Strategic Plan goals such as improving access to […]
BESAFE Cultural Competency Model for HIV/AIDS Patients
From the Target Center, Tools for the Ryan White Community, BESAFE is a framework that uses culturally pluralistic content and perspectives based on these six core elements: Barriers to Care, Ethics, Sensitivity of the Provider, Assessment, Facts, and Encounters. The BESAFE series includes guides and promising practices that address cultural competency for specific racial/ethnic populations. […]
Resources for National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2018 (March 20)
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is a national mobilization effort designed to encourage Natives (American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians) across the United States and Territorial Areas to get educated, get tested, get involved in prevention and get treated for HIV and AIDS. HIV awareness and consistent, widespread access to stigma-free HIV testing is […]