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Resources on Health Equity in the Context of COVID-19 and Disproportionate Outcomes for Marginalized Groups

July 9, 2020

Against the backdrop of large-scale demonstrations triggered by the realities of systemic bias and structural racism that give rise to health, economic, and legal inequities and their tragic, often lethal, consequences, the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health Program works in partnership with national and local stakeholders on behalf...
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Resources for Supporting Racial Justice and Mental Health in the Black Community

June 18, 2020

Suffolk University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) has compiled a list of resources to help support members of the Black community and educate others on how they can effectively practice allyship in the fight against systemic racism. The NNED has added to the list also and will be continuously...
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SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Racism, Discrimination, and Child Development

June 5, 2020

SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity, on June 5, 2020 response to a technical assistance question they received: “Do we have anything handy/can we point to resources that might be good for people of color who have experienced long-term trauma related to discrimination or discrimination having serious negative effects on...
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SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black Americans.

June 3, 2020

SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity, on June 3, 2020 response to a technical assistance question they received: “We’re also looking for anything that can help us approach individual and community level trauma and racism. I’m particularly interested in the health impact of chronic stress for Black Americans. Are you...
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Opioid Prevention Toolkit: Helping Our Communities Heal Safely

May 5, 2020

In 2018, as part of a multi-tiered strategy to tackle the opioid epidemic in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) hired Brink Communications (Brink) to develop a patient-centered social marketing campaign to reduce the demand for prescription opioids to manage pain. In a year-long in-depth process, Brink and research partner...
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Communities Respond to COVID-19: Implications for APIs

April 30, 2020

This year’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) comes at a time when many Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) are experiencing discrimination and stigma emerging from anti-Asian narratives related to COVID-19. These narratives, embedded in a national context of uncertainty about health and safety, are increasing the vulnerability for fear, anxiety...
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COVID-19 Resources for Diverse Communities

April 22, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people of all diverse communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in people of all ages. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Get...
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Healthy Activities at Home for All to Advance Health and Emotional Wellness

April 6, 2020

With Americans advised to stay in and around their homes, this April, National Minority Health Month (NMHM), the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will feature the theme Active & Healthy and focus on safe ways all communities can stay physically active and...
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Resources for Responding to COVID-19

April 1, 2020

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing the following guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner possible. Population: Everyone Links to Resource:...
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Communities Respond to COVID-19 with Innovative High-impact Strategies

March 26, 2020

COVID-19 brings new health, economic and social crises on a daily basis. These crises especially affect lower-income, ethnic minority communities with job loss, food insecurity, and poorer access to health care. Information overload and cultural and linguistic gaps in information exacerbate anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty. National conversations underscore the growing...
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Resources on Health Equity in the Context of COVID-19 and Disproportionate Outcomes for Marginalized Groups

Resources for Supporting Racial Justice and Mental Health in the Black Community

SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Racism, Discrimination, and Child Development

SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black Americans.

Opioid Prevention Toolkit: Helping Our Communities Heal Safely

Communities Respond to COVID-19: Implications for APIs

COVID-19 Resources for Diverse Communities

Healthy Activities at Home for All to Advance Health and Emotional Wellness

Resources for Responding to COVID-19

Communities Respond to COVID-19 with Innovative High-impact Strategies

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