This tip sheet describes common reactions after pandemics and other disasters and suggests ways to cope. It also covers financial stress and signs of the urgent need for mental health assistance and lists sources of help and support. A pandemic is an epidemic of disease that often spreads quickly across far-reaching areas, affecting many people. […]
Special Populations
Building Life Skills, Connectedness, and Resilience in Youth
Many youth in the juvenile justice system face very difficult life circumstances, such as poverty, unstable households, mental health issues, disabilities, and low educational achievement. Just as disheartening, these incarcerated youth also have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their peers. Several years ago, Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) in northern […]
SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Racism, Discrimination, and Child Development
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 the development of children and […]
SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity: Trauma, Racism, Chronic Stress and the Health of Black Americans.
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 aware of anything that’s out […]
Mental Health Integration Program
The Mental Health Integration Program (MHIP), supported and administered by the Community Health Plan of Washington in partnership with Public Health -Seattle and King County , integrates mental health screening and treatment in a collaborative care model (CoCM), including psychiatric case review and consultation. MHIP collaborative care teams in Washington State safety-net primary care settings serve diverse Medicaid and […]
COVID-19 Resources for Diverse Communities
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 informed and access resources for […]