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Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community calls attention to the importance of social connection for individual health, community-wide metrics of health and well-being, and the significant consequences when social connection is lacking.
It provides audience-specific guidance on how to foster social connection in your community or organization. Toolkits, directories, programs, and more are geared towards individuals, health practitioners, community workers, and anyone who wants to take action to address the public health problem of social disconnection and strengthen social connection
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Approaching Deadline for OMH's Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative: July 18
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is seeking applications for projects funded under the Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative to develop innovative models for integrating community-based maternal support services into perinatal systems of care.
Community-based maternal support services are social and supportive services that address social determinants of health, such as health literacy; pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting education; cultural and linguistic diversity; exposure to trauma; housing, food, and transportation.
Deadline is July 18, by 6:00 p.m. ET.
Watch the Technical Assistance Webinar.
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Trauma-Interventions for Children and Youth in Foster Care with Complex Mental, Behavioral, and Physical Health Needs
Grant from the Administration for Children and Families to support projects implementing culturally and developmentally responsive interventions to address trauma in children and youth with complex health conditions.
Deadline is July 31, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Device-Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders
Cooperative agreement from the NIH to support the development of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved devices to treat substance use disorders.
Deadline is August 10.
Initiation of a Mental Health Family Navigator Model to Promote Early Access, Engagement and Coordination of Needed Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents
Grant from the NIH to develop and implement a family navigator model designed to promote early access, engagement and coordination of mental health treatment and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing early symptoms of mental health problems.
Deadline is October 5.
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Specialized Centers for Research on Health Disparities in Uterine Leiomyoma
Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish new specialized centers for research on health disparities in uterine leiomyoma.
Deadline is August 7.
Education and Outreach for Dental Therapy in Tribal Settings
Grant from the National Indian Health Board to support education and outreach on tribal dental therapy programs.
Deadline is August 14.
Using Secondary Data Analysis to Determine Whether Preventive Interventions Implemented Earlier in Life Reduce Suicide Risk
Cooperative agreement from the NIH to encourage research to integrate existing large prevention trial data sets implemented earlier in life to examine whether they reduce risk for later suicide.
Deadline is October 10.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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Collaborative Models for Building Equality and Equity in Research Conference
In-person conference hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
July 19, at 8:00 a.m. ET, in Bethesda, Maryland.
Motown Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference
In-person conference hosted by the Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association.
July 26-28, in Detroit, Michigan.
National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium
Virtual symposium hosted by the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center.
August 9-10, at 11:30 a.m. ET.
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Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Update on the Standard of Care
Webinar hosted by the Indian Health Service Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention.
July 26, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
2nd Annual American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal Health Promotion Institute
Virtual event hosted by the National Indian Health Board.
August 8-9, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Global Mental Health Conference: Research Without Borders
In-person conference hosted by the NIH.
October 30-November 1, in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
The Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides practitioners, state and local officials, policymakers, and anyone involved in organization-level change tools and strategies for implementing a trauma-informed approach.
The guide highlights the importance of an organizational assessment of readiness and capacity before implementing a trauma-informed approach, strategies to complete assessments, and implementation strategies in the domains of training, governance, and more.
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Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID
While the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decrease, at least 10 percent of individuals may experience one or more symptoms of Long COVID. Primary care providers can benefit from greater familiarity with Long COVID and with its mental health conditions and related symptoms.
This Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID advisory from SAMHSA discusses the mental health conditions associated with Long COVID, how social determinants of health contribute to the negative impact of COVID-19 and Long COVID on racial and ethnic minority populations, individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, and individuals who are LGBTQI+, and evidence-based resources to treat the mental health symptoms of Long COVID.
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Anti-Stigma Toolkit: A Guide to Reducing Behavioral Health Disorder Stigma
The Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center published the Anti-Stigma Toolkit: A Guide to Reducing Behavioral Health Disorder Stigma. The toolkit provides practical information and tools to enhance capacity and engage in effective stigma reduction efforts for behavioral health prevention and treatment providers, recovery community organizations, and individuals in recovery.
These approaches include tips on using stigma-free, positive person-first language and writing letters to the editor. Some approaches are comprehensive, such as developing a community action group and implementing a community-based messaging and media campaign.
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Clinical Trials |
Affirmative Psychotherapy for Sexual Minority Women's Mental and Behavioral Health
This study, sponsored by Yale University in collaboration with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, intends to assess the efficacy of a 10-session LGBTQ-affirmative cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy delivered via telehealth to sexual minority women. This study will be conducted in New York, New York.
Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Youth's Mental Health
This study, sponsored by Loyola University Chicago in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, intends to examine the effectiveness of the Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups initiative on the mental health of refugee and immigrant students. This study will be conducted in Chicago, Illinois.
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National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Host Sites
The National Environmental Public Health Internship from the National Environmental Health Association is designed to connect students to those working in the environmental health field and consider careers working in state, tribal, local, or territorial environmental public health agencies following graduation. State, territorial, local, and tribal environmental health programs can apply to host undergraduate and graduate interns via virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Deadline for application is July 17 for priority consideration for Fall 2023.
Approved Clinical Supervisor Training Award
The Approved Clinical Supervisor Training Award from the National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation helps currently board-certified counselors attend Center for Credentialing & Education training for professional development.
Deadline for application is August 31, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
In recognition of Fibroid Awareness Month, the OMH Knowledge Center is highlighting the Uterine Fibroids Toolkit: A Patient Empowerment Guide published by the Society for Women's Health Research. This consumer health toolkit provides easy-to-read information on uterine fibroids and how they affect fertility, menstruation, menopause, and overall health. It includes wellness tips, a glossary, links and references, and a Doctor's Visit Worksheet to help prepare patients to discuss uterine fibroids with their health care provider.
You can access this free resource through the online catalog here.
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