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#iamvanessaguillen: The Pandemic of Sexual Assault in the...
#iamvanessaguillen: The Pandemic of Sexual Assault in the Military JCheang Fri, 07/31/2020 - 14:21 August 06, 2020 By Brooksi Bottari, MA, LMHC Director of Veteran Initiatives Melwood Veteran Services The recent...
Intramural Research Programs (IRP) Webinar » NIMH Instagram...
With a new school year approaching, NIMH is hosting a live question and answer session on its Instagram on August 11, 2020. Go to Source Author: National Institute of Mental...
The Legacy of “Deinstitutionalization”
The Legacy of “Deinstitutionalization” JCheang Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:13 July 29, 2020 Image description: grey and black stock photo of bars on a window. A person's shadow is in the center of the window By Shivani...
Calling Young Adults Making A Difference in Mental...
Calling Young Adults Making A Difference in Mental Health! New Young Mental Health Leaders Council JCheang Tue, 06/30/2020 - 12:52 July 17, 2020 Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to announce our new Young Mental...
10 ways to support the healthcare worker in...
10 ways to support the healthcare worker in your life JCheang Mon, 07/13/2020 - 11:57 July 17, 2020 By Jessica Kennedy, Chief of Staff at Mental Health America Our healthcare workers are heroes. We should have known...
A Black, Christian’s Journey to Mental Wellness
A Black, Christian’s Journey to Mental Wellness JCheang Wed, 07/08/2020 - 11:09 July 15, 2020 By Morgane Freeman, Marketer/Podcaster/Mental Health Advocate As a Christian, I find comfort in prayer and the power of my...
Scientific Meeting » Webinar: Sexuality and Stigma: Culture,...
Globally, gay and bisexual men (GBM) face significant health risks as well as social challenges due to the stigma associated with their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. This webinar will examine the...
(Re) Defining Resilience: A perspective of ‘toughness’ in...
(Re) Defining Resilience: A perspective of ‘toughness’ in BIPOC communities JCheang Wed, 07/08/2020 - 11:06 July 13, 2020 By Gustavo A. Molinar, M.A., Literacy Specialist, Mental Health America of Greater Houston You...
Racism deniers make it harder to do this...
Racism deniers make it harder to do this incredible, exhausting work JCheang Wed, 07/08/2020 - 09:29 July 08, 2020 By Caren Howard, Advocacy Manager at Mental Health America As I continue to read report after report...
Why Silence Weighs Heavily on the Mental Health...
Why Silence Weighs Heavily on the Mental Health of Marginalized Communities JCheang Tue, 06/09/2020 - 15:30 July 06, 2020 By America Paredes, Associate Vice President of Partnerships and Community Outreach at Mental...
How 2020 Showed Me The Meaning of Justice,...
How 2020 Showed Me The Meaning of Justice, Pride, and Connection JCheang Thu, 06/25/2020 - 17:39 June 25, 2020 By Juan Acosta, Youth Intern at Born This Way Foundation and member of Mental Health America’s Collegiate...
Scientific Meeting » Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Trauma...
Exposure to trauma and violence are associated with higher rates of HIV infection, as well as poorer HIV treatment outcomes. To date, there are few evidence-based interventions that address trauma or violence that have...
Blog Post » NIH One Step Closer to...
In this message, Dr. Gordon joins with 10 other NIH Institute Directors to spotlight NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative — a national call for scientists and organizations to advance their...
Is It Time for a Staycation? The Answer...
Is It Time for a Staycation? The Answer May (Not) Surprise You JCheang Tue, 06/23/2020 - 08:31 June 23, 2020 By Taylor Adams, Manager of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it...
Guarding your Joy: Keeping your mental wellness high...
Guarding your Joy: Keeping your mental wellness high on your agenda JCheang Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:27 June 22, 2020 By Julio J. Fonseca, Senior Program Manager, AIDS United I recently got an email from a colleague and...
Blog Post » Racism and Mental Health Research:...
In this Director’s message, Dr. Gordon describes actions that NIMH is taking to address mental health disparities seen in Black communities and funding success rates for Black researchers. Go to Source Author: Joshua...
5 Tips to Stay Focused When You Have...
5 Tips to Stay Focused When You Have No Dedicated Workspace JCheang Mon, 06/08/2020 - 17:08 June 15, 2020 By Taylor Adams, Manager of Workplace Mental Health at Mental Health America If you are not used to working...
Science News » Brain Cells Can Harbor and...
Researchers funded by NIMH have found that astrocytes, a type of brain cell, can harbor HIV and then spread the virus to immune cells that traffic out of the brain and into other organs. Go to Source Author: Claire...
Register Now: MHA Webinar to Address the Connection...
Register Now: MHA Webinar to Address the Connection Between Mental Health & Chronic Pain JCheang Thu, 06/04/2020 - 09:33 June 10, 2020 Mental Health America to host June 17th webinar with HealthyWomen and NMQF on the...
How To Be An Ally in The Fight...
How To Be An Ally in The Fight Against Racial Injustice and For Better Mental Health For All JCheang Mon, 06/08/2020 - 14:37 June 08, 2020 By Whitney Ball, Outreach and Marketing Manager at Mental Health America...
Science News » NIMH Leadership Describes Suicide Prevention...
In a new paper, published in JAMA Psychiatry, NIMH looks forward, outlining the next stages in the Institute’s suicide prevention research priorities. Go to Source Author: Claire...
We will no longer tolerate injustice in America
We will no longer tolerate injustice in America JCheang Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:27 June 05, 2020 By Valerie Sterns, Vice President of Affiliate Services at Mental Health America I don't know about you, but I've had a lot...
Twelve-Thousand Angry Men: Online Men’s Rights Movements
On April 2, 2018, Alek Minassian, a 25-year-old student living in Toronto, Canada, took a rented van and drove it onto the sidewalk of a... The post Twelve-Thousand Angry Men: Online Men’s Rights Movements appeared...
Science News » NIMH Director’s Statement on Racism
Right now, people across the country are currently coping with yet another episode of violence perpetrated against a person of color. In this Institute Update, Dr. Gordon addresses recent events. Go to Source Author:...