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
- What Is Major Depressive Disorder?Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a serious mood disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life. Unlike occasional sadness, depression is persistent and can lead to emotional,… Read more: What Is Major Depressive Disorder?
- About School ViolenceSchool violence is a serious issue that disrupts learning, affects student well-being, and impacts entire communities. It includes acts such as bullying, fighting, weapon use, gang violence, and sexual violence, all of which contribute to an… Read more: About School Violence
- Public Health Strategies for Tobacco Prevention and ControlCommercial tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S., disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. For decades, tobacco companies have strategically targeted youth, low-income communities, and racial and ethnic minorities, increasing… Read more: Public Health Strategies for Tobacco Prevention and Control
- The Power of Cultural Intelligence: A Key to Effective Leadership in a Diverse WorldCultural intelligence (CQ) is a key factor in leadership success, often surpassing IQ, emotional intelligence (EQ), or lived experience in diverse and complex environments. CQ is more than just understanding different cultures—it is a structured form… Read more: The Power of Cultural Intelligence: A Key to Effective Leadership in a Diverse World
- How to Stop OverthinkingOverthinking is a common mental habit where our minds get trapped in repetitive cycles of doubt and worry, often preventing us from taking effective action. It’s not merely deep contemplation but rather an unproductive loop of… Read more: How to Stop Overthinking
