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Despite significant investments in health research, there often remains a gap between what we know enhances healthcare and how it's implemented in practice. Knowledge translation (KT) is pivotal in closing this divide. Recently, our Knowledge Translation Platform convened an envisionarium with SPHERE members to generate actionable recommendations for promoting KT within and beyond our partnership. Facilitated with researchers, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders the discussions unearthed key insights. https://lnkd.in/g266UfG3 #HealthcareInnovation #KnowledgeTranslation #ResearchImpact #SPHERE #HealthResearch

Have you, your family, or community had trouble accessing necessary healthcare? Are you interested in examining the root causes of health inequity and how health and well-being are shaped by structural factors and systems of oppression such as: racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc.? Do you want to develop your capacity to collaborate with communities, address systemic health challenges, and promote social justice? Learn more about our Master of Science in Community Health and Social Justice! https://lnkd.in/er7DxV8j

Measurable Impact; Diverse Voices; Awareness; and Framework are the four main objectives that can help achieve behavioral health equity for all racial and ethnic minority communities. Learn more about the Partnerships for Equity (PE) https://lnkd.in/gk9KHaff #NMHM

Does your community have an "alternative response team"? A growing number of emergency centers are sending trained health care professionals in place of law enforcement to assist with lower-risk situations (think wellness checks, confused individuals, and mental health-related calls). Robert Blaine, senior executive and director of the Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development at the National League of Cities says this shift in mindset is an all-around good thing. Alternative response teams "can divert what could be a criminal justice-type response into more of a health care, trauma-informed [one that directs] more people into the appropriate care they need," and gives cities "a diverse set of tools" in their emergency response toolkit. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ei8b4FRY #EmergencyResponse #911Professionals #MentalHealth

Access to behavioral healthcare is essential to a person's well-being. Unfortunately, many underrepresented communities face barriers to receiving the treatment they deserve. By addressing these obstacles, like social prejudice, we can create a healthier society for everyone. Click here to learn more: http://ow.ly/jlyk105vpQZ #BehavioralHealthcareEquity

Across most of the United States, behavioral health care remains inaccessible to a large portion of the population. While more needs to be done to bridge the gap, one option that's stepping up to fill these unmet needs is behavioral health coaching. While not on par with clinicians or licensed therapists, they can provide patients with some much-needed support. That said, the behavioral health coaching industry lacks comprehensive regulations and standards, requiring patients to do additional research. If we want these services to meaningfully contribute to the wider behavioral health sphere, we will likely need to see some degree of standardization. https://lnkd.in/d4SbtWU4 #BehavioralScience #HealthServices #MentalHealth

Unlock the Power of Your Voice at the Summer Institute 2024. Here are 4 Compelling Reasons to Speak: 1) Share Your Unique Story 2) Empower Others through Guidance 3) Expand Your Network 4) Advocate for Adolescent Health. Ready to make an impact? Submit your proposal now – https://lnkd.in/eMRgcXCP #SummerInstitute #CallForSpeakers"

"Recognition of the impact of various factors on life chances has led to a focus on equity and social justice, as well as intersectoral collaboration, to address the social and economic determinants of health. This includes political, social, economic, and cultural factors that affect behavior at every stage of life." (WHO 2019). Glad to be immersed in public health! #MPH #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #Equity #IntersectoralCollaboration #SocialJustice #GenderAsAHealthDeterminant

Join us to examine how unconscious biases can shape assessments, interactions, and outcomes, often in ways that undermine the quality of support provided and how they can influence the behaviour and decision-making of health and social care professionals. Register here: https://lght.ly/ejoc5bo #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #unconsciousbias #bias #culturalcompetence #dv #dva #VAWG #intersectionality #childprotection