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    Recovery / reclaiming

  1. Tips for Survivors of a Pandemic: Managing Stress

    October 1, 2020
    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...

  2. Resources for Dealing With and Responding to Mental Illness

    October 31, 2019
    Many people don’t know how to provide comfort or respond appropriately in times of need or crisis. Instead of listening and taking the time to provide a constructive response, they jump to conclusions. They say the first thing that comes to mind, or in other words, they react. This can...

  3. Strategies to Address the Opioid Epidemic in Black and Hispanic/Latinx Communities

    September 11, 2019
    This webinar series, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) and the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) respectively provided context and a brief data overview of the opioid epidemic in Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities and opportunities...

  5. Developing a Culturally Tailored Intervention for Diverse Populations

    May 10, 2019
    Social workers strive to use interventions and treatments that are evidence-based (EB). However, many EB interventions are not validated with people from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic populations. Regarding autism intervention research, of 408 studies on 27 EB practices only about 18% of the studies reported race, ethnicity, or...

  6. Trauma Sensitive School Action Pack

    January 14, 2019
    About half of U.S. children suffer abuse, poverty, parental incarceration and other traumas. These kids face deep physical and mental scars that impair development, learning, and health. The Salud America! “Trauma Sensitive School Action Pack” is a free guide with coaching to help school personnel talk to decision-makers, build a support team,...

  7. Sovereignty in Education: Creating Culturally-Based Charter Schools in Native Communities

    August 14, 2018
    The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Native education, released a handbook entitled Sovereignty in Education: Creating Culturally-Based Charter Schools in Native Communities. For nonprofit organizations working within Native communities and those considering starting charter schools, the handbook provides several key insights to understanding the...

  8. NNED Virtual Roundtable: The Impact of Opioid Addiction in Diverse Communities

    May 4, 2018
    On May 9, 2018, on behalf of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the NNED convened a Virtual Roundtable: Voices from the Field on the Impact of Opioid Addiction in Diverse Communities.  In this Roundtable, panelists and participants were invited to discuss opioid addiction and treatment in communities of colors...

  9. Gathering of Native Americans Builds Resiliency Among Native Youth

    April 17, 2018
    For native youth growing up in cities, feelings of isolation and lack of cultural identity can put them at greater risk for making unhealthy choices, including the use of alcohol and other drugs. To address these risk factors, the Native American Health Center (NAHC) sought to create an opportunity where...

  10. Understanding Addiction, Treatment Services, and Paths to Recovery

    February 20, 2018
    Over 21 million Americans are suffering from substance use disorders and many more are at risk. If you are struggling or worried about a loved one, there are resources that can help you.  If your organization serves individuals who struggle with addiction and substance use disorders, these resources will help you stay informed and...

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