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
- 7 Ways Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Mental HealthAs winter fades and spring emerges, many embrace the tradition of spring cleaning—not just as a household chore but as an act of self-care. Beyond the obvious physical benefits of a cleaner space, research suggests that… Read more: 7 Ways Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Mental Health
- How marijuana impacts pain, sleep, anxiety and more, according to the latest scienceAre you turning to marijuana to manage anxiety, pain, muscle spasms, pregnancy-related nausea, sleep issues, or other challenges? You might be surprised to learn that a comprehensive review of over 100 clinical trials and meta-analyses reveals… Read more: How marijuana impacts pain, sleep, anxiety and more, according to the latest science
- Cannabis and mental healthIn the 1990s, cannabis use among young people saw a significant rise, becoming more common than tobacco smoking in some countries. Several factors may contribute to this shift, including the drug’s ready availability, growing social disapproval… Read more: Cannabis and mental health
- Vision Loss, Blindness, and SmokingSmoking harms your eyes just as much as it harms the rest of your body, increasing your risk of serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness. Two major threats to your eyesight… Read more: Vision Loss, Blindness, and Smoking
- How to Know If You Are in a Healthy RelationshipRelationships are rarely flawless; they’re a blend of both healthy and unhealthy elements. Yet, while we often discuss the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, we tend to overlook what defines a healthy one. Healthy relationships thrive… Read more: How to Know If You Are in a Healthy Relationship
