In 2007, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, located on the Red Lake Nation reservation in north-central Minnesota, received funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to convene the Red Lake Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup. Charged with collecting and using local data to understand the substance use and related problems facing the […]
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Trauma-Informed Care for Displaced Populations: A Guide for Community-Based Service Providers
People displaced by war, natural disasters, extreme poverty or persecution face complex challenges as they leave their homelands to settle in new places. Many are subjected to traumatic experiences before, during and after migrating to an unfamiliar land. Caregivers serving displaced people should understand the impact of trauma and how to provide care that is […]
A Guide for Understanding, Supporting, and Affirming LGBTQI2-S Children, Youth, and Families
A new guide provides information for educators, human service providers and allies about supporting the health and well-being of children and youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and/or two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S) and their families. A Guide for Understanding, Supporting, and Affirming LGBTQI2-S Children, Youth, and Families addresses biases and myths, and discusses why […]
Five Most Effective Parenting Programs to Reduce Problem Behaviors in Teens
All parents want what’s best for their children. But not every parent knows how to provide their child with the tools to be successful, or how to help them avoid the biggest adolescent behavior problems: substance use, delinquency, school dropout, pregnancy and violence. University of Washington (UW) researchers evaluated about 20 parenting programs and found […]
Webinar Recording in English and En Espanol: Barriers & Challenges in meeting the Health Coverage Needs of Latino Youth and Young Adults
With the creation of the Affordable Care Act, nearly all low-income uninsured Latino adolescents and young adults are now eligible for medical benefits, however, millions still lack coverage. This webinar presents the common barriers, stigmas and challenges that may inhibit enrollment, and offers steps to overcome these barriers. Con la creación de la nueva ley […]
Young Adult Smoking Risk Factors: Impulsivity, Regular Alcohol Use, Poor Grades
A new study finds three risk factors for smoking among young adults are being impulsive, using alcohol regularly and receiving low grades in school. The study included 1,293 teens, who were followed from ages 12 to 24. By age 22, three-quarters of the teens had tried smoking. The researchers from the University of Montreal found 44 […]