How to Know When It’s Time to See a Therapist
It can oftentimes be hard to know when it’s time to see a therapist. Throughout our lives many of us may have considered taking a therapy session or two. Knowing when it’s time to see a therapist can be difficult, if you’re feeling like anxiety, depression, sadness, or anger are causing disturbances in your daily […]
What Are Cigarettes?
A cigarette is a cylindrical roll of fine chopped tobacco leaves that are wrapped in paper and then smoked. Cigarettes are designed to be smoked at one end, while the other end is lit. Many cigarettes have filters which trap some of the smoked chemicals, however the filters do not trap all of the chemicals […]
What Is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (Flashbacks)?
Flashbacks can be caused by hallucinogenic drugs, and it’s quite common for many who’ve used drugs to experience; for some the flashbacks may be bothering, while others may not find them troublesome. There are times when these flashbacks can be intense, frequent, and quite unpleasant, even for those who are currently abstaining from drug use. […]
Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans
On monday, February 5th, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), Office of Behavioral Health Equity, held the Behavioral Health Equity Best Practices for African Americans. SAMHSA’s Division of Children and School Mental, Mental Health Promotion Branch, Suicide Prevention Branch, and the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office were a part of this collaboration […]
How Narcissistic Abuse Can Cause C-PTSD
Understanding C-PTSD begins with realizing that it is not an official diagnosis but a combination of symptoms in response to trauma. The American Psychiatric Association is currently working on including C-PTSD in the DSM’s next edition, professionals may also include it in future editions. C-PTSD has been added to the 11th addition of the International […]
VACCINATION FOR ADULTS BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Why Incentives
STRATEGY INTRO: Increase demand for, and access to flu, COVID-19, and other adult vaccinations via 40 pop-up community clinics at the places that cultural groups feel comfortable and connected, and increase regularity of vaccine promotion in priority communities; and increase the percentage of pan-Asian and pan-African seniors who are up-to-date with recommended adult vaccinations. Our […]
TOBACCO CONTROL BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Raising Awareness of ending the sale of all menthol and flavored commercial tobacco products in MN
STRATEGY INTRO: Support a Media Campaign to educate BIPOC communities about the proposed statewide tobacco flavor ban, and work with area sports teams to find out what people/youth know and feel about flavored tobacco products. Focus groups and media message testing will be done to determine what the community needs to know and what messages […]
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Complete Street Model will be included in the former Sears’ Site design, so neighbors can go to their everyday destinations through all modes.
STRATEGY INTRO: Increase policies, plans and community design changes through China Garden, Minneapolis Open Streets and St. Paul Sears Redevelopment to better connect residents to everyday destination to live/work/play, and provide safe, culturally based places for increasing physical activities. Asian Media Access has taken the lead to plan for the former Sears’ Site, we envision […]
NUTRITION BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Planning an Asian Fermented Food Workshop
STRATEGY INTRO: Increase policies, plans and community design changes through China Garden, Minneapolis Open Streets and St. Paul Sears Redevelopment to better connect residents to everyday destination to live/work/play, and provide safe, culturally based places for increasing physical activities. Asian Media Access is planning an educational workshop with Dr. Andres Gomez from University of MN. […]
What Is Emotional Abuse?
Emotional abuse can happen in a variety of ways, usually by manipulating or controlling another persons emotions. The most common forms of emotional abuse happen among people who are in relationships, married, or dating; they can also happen among friends, family, and even co-workers. Emotionally abusive relationships or friendships that are consistently putting the other […]