2020 MHA Minority Mental Health: Facts & Stats
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“I’m here…”: Peer To Peer – How To Help
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) recognizes mood disorders affect millions of people, yet the stigma surrounding it causes barriers to communication and knowledge about mental health conditions. Here is… Read MorePrivacy & Security Considerations During The Pandemic
In this presentation, Dr. Mona Sobhani, PhD, Director of Research and Operations USC Center for Body Computing, Los Angeles, California, addresses privacy and security considerations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr.… Read MoreImpact Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) On Mental Health Of Children
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children across the nation due to school closures and other factors. Many of these children have mental health conditions and have relied… Read MoreCan Video-Enabled Tablets Increase Mental Health Care Access For Veterans?
Experiencing barriers to care is not uncommon for United States veterans—especially the nearly one-third who live in rural or isolated areas and those who deal with transportation and financial challenges.… Read MoreAn Interview With Becky Stoll Of Centerstone: Safeguarding Health & Well-Being In A Time Of Crisis
Becky Stoll, Vice President of Crisis and Disaster Management for the not-for-profit behavioral health care organization Centerstone, shares how Centerstone responded to the pandemic by moving swiftly onto a virtual… Read MoreA Caregiver’s Perspective On Mental Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
As a caregiver, Kathy Day explains how her family member with schizophrenia is adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Day unveils her intuitive approach to addressing the severity… Read MoreThe Importance Of First Episode Psychosis Programs
Dr. Beth DiNapoli interviews Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, MS, NCC, LPC about the first episode psychosis program, ENGAGE. Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, is the Senior Manager of the program and she provides insights on… Read More75% Of Correctional Facilities Report Staff Have Adequate Personal Protective Equipment For COVID-19
As of April 23, 2020, about 75% of correctional facilities in the United States report that their staff had adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19, up from 60% on… Read MoreU.S. Suicide Rate Rose 35% From 1999 Through 2018
Between 1999 and 2018, the suicide rate in the United States rose by 35%, from 10.5 per 100,000 population in 1999, to 14.2 per 100,000 population in 2018. The rate… Read More - PsychU For You
