The Program Family psychoeducation (FPE) is a collaborative approach involving consumers with serious mental illnesses and their families, aimed at supporting recovery through education and support. The focus is on managing the illness rather than family dynamics. FPE provides practical information about mental illnesses, crisis resources, and skills training for coping, communication, and problem-solving. It […]
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Resiliencia y Prosperidad: Strengthening Our Workforce and Driving Recovery in Hispanic/Latino communities
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) held the “Resiliencia y Prosperidad: Strengthening Our Workforce and Driving Recovery in Hispanic/Latino Communities” webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this webinar focused on the contributions and achievements of […]
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Resource Tool for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
This resource guide was compiled by team members from the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence on Behavioral Health to provide the community with a collection of resources to better understand and prevent suicide among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Links to Resources: Date: 2024
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for African Americans: An Equity-focused Review of Resources
In the United States, suicidality is rising in all ethnic categories (CDC, 2023), but in African American communities it is rising more rapidly and reaching more alarming heights. For example, between 2007 and 2020, Black youth had the fastest-growing suicide rates of all their peers (Johns Hopkins, 2023), and Black youth ages 15-24 are more […]
Equity Focused Suicide Prevention Resources for Older Adults
This resource guide addresses suicide prevention in older adults (defined as age 60 or older). The model guiding the selection of resources for this guide is the ‘5 D’s of Late Life Suicide.’ This model describes the most common characteristics of older people who die by suicide (with the accumulation of factors suggesting greater risk)—depression […]
Preventing Long Term Anger and Aggression in Youth
The Program Preventing Long-term Anger and Aggression in Youth (PLAAY) is a culturally relevant, curriculum-based program modeled on the Racial Encounter Coping Appraisal and Socialization Theory (RECAST). This program focuses on utilizing physical activity and racial socialization to reduce stress, prepare youth to cope with stress and make healthier decisions in conflict situations. Racial and […]