Behavioral Health Workforce Equity Capacity
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Abdi Ali, Asian Media Access, Increasing Life, Changes 4 You, Turning Point, Youth Leadership Solutions, and Social Motion are partnering with state-wide community organizations and behavioral health providers to reduce disparities and inequities experienced by priority populations in Minnesota’s mental health and treatment settings
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Behavioral Health Workforce Equity Capacity Building Project is to highlight the BIPCO behavior health workers’ assets, and their cultural impacts leading to the successes in supporting culturally and linguistically responsive healings.
This website will contain information and resources on substance abuse prevention and mental health treatment options for BIPOC members.
Latest Posts
- 75 Ways to Boost Your Mood Right This Very SecondStress is an inevitable part of life, but how it’s managed makes all the difference. When stress hits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but trying new “pick-me-ups” can be a game changer. Whether it’s a short… Read more: 75 Ways to Boost Your Mood Right This Very Second
- Diabetes and SmokingSmoking significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Smokers have a 30% to 40% higher chance of getting diabetes compared to non-smokers, with the risk rising the more you smoke. Nicotine in tobacco raises… Read more: Diabetes and Smoking
- Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable EmotionsDealing with tough emotions can be overwhelming, but learning how to navigate them is key to maintaining your mental health. Life’s challenges often bring stress, anxiety, or sadness, but by recognizing these feelings and using healthy… Read more: Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
- What Happens to Your Brain When You Meditate Every Day?People who meditate regularly swear by it, but others are often skeptical. But what if I told you that meditation is actually a powerful way to train your brain to be both calmer and sharper? Scientific… Read more: What Happens to Your Brain When You Meditate Every Day?
- The Link between Cannabis Use, Immune System, and Viral InfectionsToday, marijuana is the most commonly used drug worldwide, with around 188 million users, or about 2.5% of people aged 15-64. In the U.S., marijuana use among people aged 12 and older jumped from 11% (25.8… Read more: The Link between Cannabis Use, Immune System, and Viral Infections