Community-Based Health Literacy Interventions
March 15, 2018In its landmark report, Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion, the Institute of Medicine noted that there are 90 million adults in the United States with limited health literacy who cannot fully benefit from what the health and health care systems have to offer. Since the release of that report, health literacy has become […]
La’au Lapa’au: Preserving Ancient Hawaiian Healing Practices
March 6, 2018Laʻau lapaʻau is a traditional medical practice, as defined by the World Health Organization: “Traditional Medicine is the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment […]
Collaboration of Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health: Advancing New and Proven Models
March 5, 2018While important strides have been made to prevent people with behavioral health disorders from entering the criminal justice system, the number continues to be excessive and, too often, unnecessary. The State of Maryland is among many jurisdictions struggling to find and implement alternatives to incarceration. The State struggles to reduce recidivism, too, by providing support […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2018)
March 2, 2018The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men will […]
Helping Children and Youth to Recover After Traumatic Events
February 23, 2018The following resources are meant to help parents, caretakers, and teachers assist children and youth in understanding and recovering from from traumatic events, like the recent school shooting in Parkland, FL. These guides, tools, and approaches can be used in the recovery process to create a more well-informed support system for children and students. Links to Resource: Parent […]
Understanding Addiction, Treatment Services, and Paths to Recovery
February 20, 2018Over 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 equip you with resources to […]
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