During my (Figaro) experience as a CHW, I saw first hand the lack of mental health supports for youth and families. I served the Hispanic/Latino community in Davis County, Utah, during the COVID-19 ...
At the Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH), we are transforming the mental and behavioral health landscape through the development, implementation and dissemination of evidence-based mental ...
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” Dr. Afua Kuma, a Ghanaian philosopher, and Abeni, a scholar from West Africa Transition-aged youth, typically ...
Working individually or in small groups, Pacific Beach Middle School students select a topic that will result in a larger community benefit.
My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...
People within Latinx communities in the United States may experience challenges with their mental health. They may be at risk of negative mental health outcomes due to encountering stigma, healthcare ...
The Community Mental Health Act was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy on Oct 31, 1963, 23 days before he was assassinated. His intention was to move mental health care for patients from ...