The creation and sustainment of “safe spaces” may play a critical role in community-based HIV prevention efforts by providing social support and reducing environmental barriers for vulnerable populations, a new study from an Oregon State University researcher has found. Safe spaces often are run by community-based organizations working with vulnerable populations. They can be used […]
Education
Signs of Suicide Shows Promise as a Middle School Suicide Prevention Program
A study to evaluate the effects of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program in middle schools found that, three months after completing the program, children who participated in SOS were significantly more knowledgeable about suicide and depression than children who had not participated in the program. Children who reported suicidal ideation prior to participating in […]
Evidence for the Effectiveness of a National School-Based Mental Health Program in Chile
A national school-based mental health program that is now reaching almost one quarter of all elementary school students in Chile appears to have produced significant improvements in both behavioral and academic outcomes, such as attention problems and school attendance, among participating students. The results of a study by a team of Chilean and U.S. investigators […]
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards Training Toolkits
The Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, has created a pair of toolkits to assist with the implementation of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards throughout the state of Maryland. The Toolkit for Health Care Delivery […]
Best Practices in HIV Prevention: Translating Innovation into Action
On September 27, 2013, the National LGBT Health Education Center hosted a summit of 15 experts to discuss the most innovative and evidence-based HIV prevention strategies and how to implement these strategies into clinical practice. The summit brought together leaders in HIV prevention research, education, policy, and community engagement to share interventions, professional experiences, and […]
A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care
A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care is a self-directed training course designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. With growing concerns about racial and ethnic disparities in health and about the need for health care systems to accommodate increasingly diverse patient populations, cultural competence has become more and more a matter of national […]