History of intervention: Kirk Strosahl, PhD developed a primary care behavioral health consultative model of care with solid and grounded integrative care research. Issues addressed: An organized approach to intervening utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach—medical providers (PCP), nursing support staff, behavioral health consultants (BHC), health educators, pharmacy, and dental services. The area of focus is the relationship […]
HIV, AIDS
HIV/AIDS Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men
Greater Than AIDS has teamed up with OUT Magazine on an in-book, 8-page HIV/AIDS guide for gay and bisexual men. The guide, which appears in the Dec/Jan special issue of the magazine as a removable insert, includes practical and vital information on how to be safe and healthy, whether HIV positive or negative. Population of […]
AIDS is a Deeply Personal as well as Societal Concern for Young Americans of Color
Nearly three times as many Black teens and young adults, and twice as many Latino youth, say HIV/AIDS is an issue that concerns them personally as compared to whites the same age, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey of 15-24 year olds in the United States. One in two (49%) Black youth say they are “very concerned” […]
Racial Disparity in US Diagnoses of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, 2000–2009
Using data from the national HIV surveillance records, this study, analyzed trends in racial/ethnic disparities in rates of AIDS diagnoses in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The analysis found that between 2000 and 2009, disparities in the rate of AIDS diagnoses decreased between all racial/ethnic groups except those between black and white […]
HIV/AIDS Prevention Bilingual Glossary: English & Spanish
The HIV/AIDS Prevention Bilingual Glossary provides linguistic support to individuals and organizations working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States. The terms included are commonly used in public health and HIV/AIDS prevention in the U.S. You can: Find Spanish equivalents for English words and English equivalents for Spanish words Rate the translations provided Use the […]
Larkin Street Stories: The Homeless LGBT Experience and Working with Transgender Youth
The following are part of a SAMHSA video series highlighting Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco, California, and its work with LGBT youth experiencing homelessness. The mission of Larkin Street Youth Services is to create a continuum of services that inspires youth to move beyond the street. Larkin Street Stories: The Homeless LGBT Experience […]