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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

💡 What enhancements could we make to the pretrial period to improve outcomes for defendants and increase public safety? A new video made in partnership with the Early Justice Strategies Lab at George Mason University reveals recommendations straight from the source—256 defendants across Indiana. From financial support to mental health care, learn what services can make a difference and how to move towards a more equitable system. 📺 Watch the full video—insights like these can help shape the future of pretrial policies. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YNYXIB #CriminalJustice #PretrialReform #PublicSafety

At Black Mental Health Village, our commitment to health equity and justice is unwavering. The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services by President-elect Donald Trump presents a grave threat to the health and well-being of Americans. This decision risks dismantling our critical health infrastructure and undermining public health efforts that countless lives depend on. Now, more than ever, we must stand firm in our mission to protect and advance equitable health outcomes for all. Together, we can advocate for policies and leadership that prioritize the needs of our communities over divisive and dangerous ideologies. #HealthJustice #HealthEquity

With the ongoing impact of covid, mental health crisis and financial strains, the upcoming general election represents an important opportunity for political parties to show what they will do to improve the future for the younger generation. We spoke to some university students and asked them what they would want the new government to address. Here are some of the things they shared ☁️ What would you add to this list?

Of interest. The 2024 Houston Lecture: what has 30 years of research on the Social determinants of health taught us about housing and the housing crisis? Free https://lnkd.in/gVPcVPPZ

At CSH, we recognize the long-term impact of housing stability on health and well-being. A recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health sheds light on the impact of childhood housing insecurity. Did you know housing insecurity in childhood is linked to anxiety and depression in adulthood? Read more about the study: https://hubs.la/Q02wrgFd0. #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay #HousingInsecurity

Safe and secure housing is foundational in one’s life, upbringing and stability.

🌟Past Event Spotlight🌟 Our workshop on promoting equity through police-mental health collaborations addressed critical issues of race and mental health. Here were some of the main takeaways: ✅ To effectively intervene and reform responses to people with behavioral health needs, it is necessary to identify the root cause of structural and systemic racism in the justice and health care systems. ✅ Ongoing data analysis can help highlight law enforcement and behavioral health policies and practices that need to change in order to address racial equity concerns. ✅ Emerging and evidence-based best practices from different regions can provide insights into effective strategies for addressing racial equity concerns with law enforcement and behavioral health responses. With these considerations in mind, communities can work toward more inclusive and equitable law enforcement & behavioral health systems. Listen to the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/evq2beTe

With so much riding on this election, we need to talk about the garbage within mental healthcare. It’s a mess that forces too many people to endure outdated, degrading interventions—and we can and should demand better. What am I tossing out? 🗑 Diagnosis without humanity: Labels like “oppositional” and “defiant” are too often applied to children of color, especially Black youth, without any context of systemic racism or trauma, reinforcing harmful bias. 🗑 The resilience myth: We shouldn’t ask people to “be resilient” against systems built to harm them. Instead of placing the burden on individuals, it’s time we hold these systems accountable. 🗑 Punitive crisis responses: From excessive restraints to automatic police involvement, responses to mental health crises still punish rather than support. Clients deserve access to safer, compassionate alternatives. People deserve healthcare that truly respects their dignity and humanity. This election is a powerful reminder of our responsibility to keep demanding better policies, better care, and a stronger voice in the systems impacting our lives. What’s one harmful practice you’d throw out? Tell me below! Thanks Meow Wolf for the fun ride! #TakingOutTheTrash #Election2024 #HealthcareTransformation #AntiracistMentalHealth #HealthcareReform

There is poor understanding on health care utilization, productivity losses, and burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in multiethnic Asian populations. This open access study in Psychological Trauma, a publication of APA Division 56, aims to change that: https://bit.ly/4d1vsr0