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To ensure that any research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is ethical rather than harmful, it is important that the process of conducting the research is culturally safe. Cultural safety requires an understanding of the historical, social and political determinants of social and emotional wellbeing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the dynamics of power relations in and between cultural groups (e.g. between non-Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). This fact sheet from the University of Western Australia describes how culturally safe research can be conducted to learn about the state of cultural safety in mental health services, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, mental health service users, Elders, mental health workers, and Cultural Healers. https://bit.ly/3JaDQqW

Join the Center of Excellence for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation for Centering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Children and Families to Combat Racial Bias! Date/Time: April 25, 2024, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST The third in their series of resources to support infant and early childhood mental health consultants and supervisors to strengthen cultural responsiveness in IECMHC for children and families in Tribal, African American, Latin American, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities (AANHPI). The resources include promising practices aligned with the Revised IECMHC Competencies to strengthen culturally and linguistically responsive IECMHC practices. This third resource focuses on the importance of combating anti-AANHPI bias and promoting connection & belonging for IECMH consultants, supervisors, and leaders working with AANHPI children, families, and communities.

Access to high-quality, culturally relevant mental health services should not be a luxury. Today cekebrating the vision, skill, dedication, and heart of Founder and Executive Director Fredrica Brooks-Davis and the entire RC team.

July is #MinorityMentalHealthMonth. It is essential to recognize the unique challenges and barriers that minority communities face when it comes to mental health. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental well-being within diverse populations and to address the disparities in access to mental health resources. Minority communities, including but not limited to black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous populations, often experience higher rates of mental health conditions due to various factors such as systemic inequalities, discrimination, cultural stigma, and a lack of culturally competent care. By raising awareness and promoting mental health education and resources within minority communities, we can work towards breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to quality care for all individuals. Let us take this month as an opportunity to advocate for equitable mental health support and to create a more inclusive and understanding society for everyone.

How do you identify your emotions? How does your body react as you experience different emotions? What activities do you use to support yourself when experiencing fear, anger, sadness, or just feeling bad? Life I Love School (LiL) will support girls as they begin to answer these questions for themselves. We hope to teach girls, so they may grow into young women with the tools to support themselves as they navigate life. Why is this important? According to Gallup's article "U.S. Depression Rates Reach New Highs" by Dan Witters (2023) 🗒️"Over one-third of women (36.7%) now report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime" 🗒️ "Women (23.8%) and adults aged 18 to 29 (24.6%) also have the highest rates of current depression or treatment for depression" This means we need to act now! Through LiL we will support young girls as they learn skills - related to movement, arts, community, and communication - to combat depression and other mental health concerns and diagnoses. To begin our work, we'll be launching a pilot in Fall 2024. Interested in learning more? Check out the LiL website and subscribe to get news and updates: https://lnkd.in/g2Tx3V-t Shout out to our Executive Director Chasmin Moses, and my fellow board members: Angelica Amelia Rodriguez ,Michele Darchuck, Ed.D. , Sazan G. , and Onyi Apakama . #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #May2024 #LifeILoveSchool #DepressionAwareness #Gallup #MentalHealth #Education #Nonprofit

Senior citizens play a significant role in shaping and nurturing our communities, families, and workplaces. A community that values and includes all age groups is stronger, more resilient, and more supportive. A simple conversation can reduce isolation and loneliness while fostering empathy and emotional intelligence for people of all ages! Remember these tips for intergenerational communication: 👂 Listen actively: Ask questions and be present, letting your conversation partner know they are valued and appreciated. 🙂 Be authentic: Bridge the generation gap by sharing your memories and experiences, even if they differ significantly from your conversation partner's experiences. 🤝 Respect differences: Acknowledge and celebrate the differences in your worlds, creating a space of mutual respect. Join us in honoring Senior Citizen's Day by learning more about older adult's mental health here: https://bit.ly/3szFYBs

Senior citizens play a significant role in shaping and nurturing our communities, families, and workplaces. A community that values and includes all age groups is stronger, more resilient, and more supportive. A simple conversation can reduce isolation and loneliness while fostering empathy and emotional intelligence for people of all ages! Remember these tips for intergenerational communication: 👂 Listen actively: Ask questions and be present, letting your conversation partner know they are valued and appreciated. 🙂 Be authentic: Bridge the generation gap by sharing your memories and experiences, even if they differ significantly from your conversation partner's experiences. 🤝 Respect differences: Acknowledge and celebrate the differences in your worlds, creating a space of mutual respect. Join us in honoring Senior Citizen's Day by learning more about older adult's mental health here: https://bit.ly/3szFYBs

Senior citizens play a significant role in shaping and nurturing our communities, families, and workplaces. A community that values and includes all age groups is stronger, more resilient, and more supportive. A simple conversation can reduce isolation and loneliness while fostering empathy and emotional intelligence for people of all ages! Remember these tips for intergenerational communication: 👂 Listen actively: Ask questions and be present, letting your conversation partner know they are valued and appreciated. 🙂 Be authentic: Bridge the generation gap by sharing your memories and experiences, even if they differ significantly from your conversation partner's experiences. 🤝 Respect differences: Acknowledge and celebrate the differences in your worlds, creating a space of mutual respect. Join us in honoring Senior Citizen's Day by learning more about older adult's mental health here: https://bit.ly/3szFYBs

Senior citizens play a significant role in shaping and nurturing our communities, families, and workplaces. A community that values and includes all age groups is stronger, more resilient, and more supportive. A simple conversation can reduce isolation and loneliness while fostering empathy and emotional intelligence for people of all ages! Remember these tips for intergenerational communication: 👂 Listen actively: Ask questions and be present, letting your conversation partner know they are valued and appreciated. 🙂 Be authentic: Bridge the generation gap by sharing your memories and experiences, even if they differ significantly from your conversation partner's experiences. 🤝 Respect differences: Acknowledge and celebrate the differences in your worlds, creating a space of mutual respect. Join us in honoring Senior Citizen's Day by learning more about older adult's mental health here: https://bit.ly/3szFYBs

🌟 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), and CBS13 is shining a spotlight on mental health awareness within these communities. Let's recognize the unspoken trauma carried by older generations from internment camps and war. Dr. Carloee Tran, a clinical psychologist and Vietnam War refugee, highlights the intergenerational impact and barriers to seeking mental health care like cultural stigma and language barriers. Tran calls for more services in native languages, integrating mental health clinicians in medical clinics, and offering programs in Asian American communities. Let's celebrate resilience! For mental health resources, visit Mental Health America's website. #AAPIHeritageMonth #MentalHealthAwareness 🌺🧠