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.
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- 25 Motivational Quotes You Didn’t Know You Needed to ReadWe all have moments when life feels stagnant, like we’re just going through the motions, stuck in a rut without a clear direction. It’s normal to feel this way from time to time, but a simple… Read more: 25 Motivational Quotes You Didn’t Know You Needed to Read
- How to Be Less StressedStress is a powerful force in our lives, often acting as both a motivator and a disruptor. In small doses, stress can help us focus, push through challenges, or react quickly in emergencies. However, when stress… Read more: How to Be Less Stressed
- Health Effects of Cigarettes: Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) encompass conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). In the U.S., coronary heart disease (CHD), caused by plaque buildup in the arteries that supply… Read more: Health Effects of Cigarettes: Cardiovascular Disease
- Why Am I So Lonely All The Time?Loneliness is more than just being alone—it’s a quiet epidemic that’s affecting millions, even as we live in a world where we’re constantly connected online. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General called attention to this growing… Read more: Why Am I So Lonely All The Time?
- Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and strokeNew research suggests that using cannabis, whether by smoking, eating, or vaping, may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that cannabis users… Read more: Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke