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This web page explores behavioral health equity and its importance in reducing health disparities and promoting the provision of high-quality healthcare services for all. It features several populations of focus, including American Indians/Alaska Natives, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and more, to emphasize the need for equitable and accessible health care.
View ResourceThis fact sheet highlights the prevalence of suicide among Black and African American communities. It includes information regarding the impact of historical trauma and COVID-19 on mental health, the role of stigma in African American communities, and lack of access to mental health services. Resources to promote mental well-being are also provided.
View ResourceThis resource explains complex trauma that may be experienced in urban African American children, youth, and families. It highlights possible experiences with structural violence, racism, and other complex traumas to explore challenges and barriers to receiving mental health services.
View ResourceThis article describes research on the process and effects of merging, after Hurricane Sandy, of substance use disorder treatment programs in New York City to ensure continuity of care. Investigators interviewed healthcare practitioners in the programs to understand challenges and measures they took that proved successful in terms of patient retention and both patient and staff health and well-being following the hurricane.
View ResourceThis journal article explores the issues that occur when medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is disrupted by a disaster. Through interviews with health professionals and emergency managers, it identifies the elements that should be included in disaster planning in relation to medication-assisted treatment.
View ResourceThis paper describes a survey of nearly 90 patients in a program in New York City for treatment of dependence on opioids when Hurricane Sandy struck the area.
View ResourceThis toolkit is designed to help providers and communities to improve linkages to care and increase care integration for people who use drugs. Although the toolkit was developed for the State of Maryland, it may be useful to other states and localities working to improve care for people who use drugs.
View ResourceThis web page explores the importance of identity and cultural dimension in the relationship among patients and their mental healthcare providers. It provides strategies and guidance for mental healthcare providers seeking to create a welcoming, culturally competent healthcare environment through which patients can receive effective healing or recovery.
View ResourceThis center provides training and technical assistance for mental health service providers serving Hispanic and Latino communities. The center hosts webinars and provides resources that promote best practices and culturally competent mental health services.
View ResourceThis toolkit is designed to support psychiatrists in providing treatment and services to Hispanics coping with stress and trauma induced by prejudice and discrimination. It provides insights into the impact of anti-Hispanic sentiment, discrimination, and unfavorable government policies on mental health. The toolkit further offers assessment and treatment recommendations, emphasizing cultural competency and access to mental health services.
View ResourceThis web page provides information about the effects climate change and related disasters can have on mental health and quality of life for individuals in affected communities. It highlights populations most affected by climate crises, describes long-term effects and related factors, and includes links to relevant resources.
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