Intimate Partner Violence and Incident Depressive Symptoms and Suicide Attempts
May 13, 2013Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a study titled Intimate Partner Violence and Incident Depressive Symptoms and Suicide Attempts: A Systematic Review of […]
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Treatment of Mental Disorders in Children
This fact sheet by the National Institute of Mental Health addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children may include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. Population of focus: Children Link to resource: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/treatment-of-children-with-mental-illness-fact-sheet/index.shtml Date: 2009 Organization: National Institute […]
Motivation Interviewing Reminder Card (Am I Doing This Right?)
May 11, 2013he “MI Reminder Card (Am I Doing This Right?)” is a quick guide for Motivational Interviewing, the evidence-based treatment. Use the 11 questions on this card to build self-awareness about your attitudes, thoughts, and communication style as you conduct your work. Keep your attention centered on the people you serve. Encourage their motivation to change. […]
Does “tiger parenting” Exist? Parenting Profiles of Chinese Americans and Adolescent Developmental Outcomes
“Tiger parenting,” as described by Chua (2011, Battle hymn of the tiger mother. New York, NY: Penguin Press), has put parenting in Asian American families in the spotlight. The current study identified parenting profiles in Chinese American families and explored their effects on adolescent adjustment. In a three-wave longitudinal design spanning 8 years, from early […]
Mental Health Disparities: American Indians and Alaska Natives
Research on mental health among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) is limited by the small size of this population and by its heterogeneity. Nevertheless, existing research suggests that AI/AN youths and adults suffer a disproportionate burden of mental health problems and disorders. Among AI/AN people, there is a wide range of beliefs about illness, healing, […]
Arkansas Minority Barber & Beauty Shop Health Initiative
May 7, 2013The mission of the Arkansas Minority Barber & Beauty Shop Health Initiative is to increase public awareness about heart disease and stroke. The goal is to empower minorities to better understand hypertension prevention and management. This initiative will carry out its mission by incorporating Million Hearts™ which will focus on coordinating and enhancing cardiovascular disease […]
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