Tag: mental
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How mental health programs focused on cultural identity are helping Minnesota students
The pandemic took a toll on students’ mental health. But not every student was affected in the same way. One program in Minnesota is working to provide culturally-specific mental health care from … Read Full Article
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Madison Hmong leader sees need for mental health care, community space
Forty years ago, when the Hmong first came here, the emphasis was on jobs. Now, we want to make sure we provide culturally relevant mental health support. Read Full Article
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Hmong-led organization provides culturally relevant resources, mental health support for community
Now WUCMAA is focusing on mental health support and resources through a recently launched ‘Project Resiliency.’ “We just want you to feel open and welcome to share about who you are. And you are … Read Full Article
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Hmong Advocate Is Fresno State’s Student Volunteer of the Year
Lee’s volunteer service addressed community and cultural barriers the Hmong community faces in seeking mental health services. Lee’s service began as a mentor for Hmong adolescents while she … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers is allocating $1 million in grants to reduce mental health disparities. Here’s why.
The Evers administration awarded 10 organizations $1 million to reduce mental health disparities. But what are the disparities and why do they exist? Read Full Article
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Hmong American Center Launching “Project Resiliency”
Project Resiliency is a new program from the Hmong American Center that aims to address mental health in underserved communities across Wisconsin. The program is a non-crisis phone service and all … Read Full Article
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Adds to County’s Resources
People experiencing a suicide, mental health or substance use crisis will now be able to call or text to a three-digit 988 dialing code to get help for themselves or a loved one. Starting July 16, San … Read Full Article
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Scams target Minnesota’s immigrant communities
“Falling for a scam” is taboo among many immigrant communities. For many, a sense of shame lingers far after being scammed, which has a large mental health toll. Read Full Article
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With Anti-Asian Hate On The Rise, School Program Focuses On Mental Health For AAPI Youth
May is mental health awareness month and it’s also Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. The pandemic has shined a spotlight on both in recent years because of the rise in anti-Asian hate. Read Full Article
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St. Paul’s Bush Foundation awards fellowships to 20 Minnesota leaders
Twenty Minnesota community leaders, ranging from a suburban mayor seeking to make public safety more equitable to nonprofit officials boosting culturally-specific mental health and Hmong language … Read Full Article
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Erie County offering mental health support, food assistance to Buffalo community following mass shooting
County officials say it’s mobilizing services, support and counseling to those affected by Saturday’s mass shooting at the Tops grocery store on Jefferson Avenue. Read Full Article
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Drawing on her own experiences, Xay Yang provides programming and mental health services for queer and trans survivors of abuse.
Xay Yang is Queer Justice Director at Transforming Generations, where she develops programming and provides mental health services for survivors of abuse and for men who have harmed others. She knew … Read Full Article
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10 years later, Sacramento campaign continues to inspire people to seek mental health care
EDIE: AND THAT’S WHY THE CAMPAIGN IS NOW REACHING PEOPLE IN LANGUAGES FROM ENGLISH AND SPANSH, TO RUSSIAN AND HMONG. ERTHE’S EVIDENCE THE MESSAGE HAS BEEN BREAKING THROUGH, WITH MORE PEOPLE FEELING IT … Read Full Article