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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- 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
- Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable EmotionsWhen life throws you a curveball—whether it’s the sting of a breakup or a stressful day at work—having healthy coping skills is like having a life raft in stormy seas. These skills aren’t just about survival;… Read more: Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
- Cannabis-Involved Emergency Department Visits Among Persons Aged <25 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency department (ED) visits involving cannabis increased among youths aged 0–14 years before 2019, coinciding with the expansion of cannabis legalization across the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cannabis-involved ED visits were higher than in… Read more: Cannabis-Involved Emergency Department Visits Among Persons Aged <25 Years Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Smoking, Gum Disease, and Tooth LossGum disease, or periodontal disease, is a serious infection of the gums that can impact the bone structure supporting your teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss in severe cases. Smoking is a major contributor to severe… Read more: Smoking, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss
- Tobacco Use and Oral Health FactsIf you’re a smoker or know someone who is, you’ve probably heard all the usual warnings about lung health, but smoking’s impact on your oral health doesn’t get talked about as much. Your mouth is the… Read more: Tobacco Use and Oral Health Facts
