HIV in Black America: A Visual Breakdown (Infographic)
April 3, 2013Whether you are male or female, gay or straight, live in an urban area or a rural area, if you are a person of color — especially an African-American — you are disproportionately at risk for contracting HIV. It’s important to remember that knowledge is power — and knowing exactly what the numbers are behind […]
Using Social Media to Prevent HIV among African American and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men
March 15, 2013Facebook and other social networking technologies could serve as effective tools for preventing HIV infection among at-risk groups, suggests a study titled Online Social Networking for HIV Education and Prevention: A Mixed-Methods Analysis. Researchers found that African American and Latino men who have sex with men voluntarily used health-related Facebook groups, which were created by […]
AIDS In The End Zone: Graphic Novel Targets HIV/AIDS Prevention among African-American Teens
“AIDS In The End Zone,” tackles the topic of AIDS and AIDS prevention in a illustrated book, the novel was written by teens incarcerated at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. According to one of the juveniles, “It talks about AIDS prevention and how to prevent AIDS and it can be a help for […]
Reducing Disparities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Populations in California
March 11, 2013A first-of-its-kind survey finds California mental health providers still not embracing certain segments of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Thousands of people responded to the survey, coordinated by the LGBTQ Reducing Disparities Project. “Providers were more comfortable for example with people who are gay or lesbian versus people who are bisexual. They were […]
Exercise Solution for Mental Health
March 7, 2013Objective: To promote regular exercise as a viable coping mechanism for mental illness and general mental health. Description: The Exercise Solution consists of regular exercise, proper nutrition and expressive writing all working together to meet the goals of each individual client, as he or she works to achieve and maintain good mental health. Never Give Up Fitness […]
Health and Wellness Online Community for Black Women
Objective: To promote physical and mental health and wellness among African American women. Description: BlackWomensHealth.com (BWH) is an online community founded by David P. Pryor, M.D., a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician. This site informs the community about health issues through articles and current events and is dedicated to helping community members reach their peak level […]
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