Latinx or Hispanic

Jan 25 2021

#CoasasAConsiderar: Compartir Estrategicamente

(One-page tip sheet with resources to help young adults with strategically sharing their stories of lived experience to promote systemic change.)

Strategic Sharing es una forma de compartir tu historia de manera segura y efectiva para lograr un objetivo. Los adultos que actúan como apoyo, los coordinadores de jóvenes, los jóvenes pares y otros profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes y grupos de jóvenes pueden intercambiar recursos de intercambio estratégico y apoyar a los jóvenes para que pongan en práctica las destrezas recientemente adquiridas.”

Jan 12 2021

Caring for Mental Health in Communities of Color During COVID-19

The blog sheds light on the impact that COVID-19, and the associated inequities related to access to care, has on communities of color. The blog offers advice for behavioral health practitioners, through the interview with Yolo Akili Robinson, who is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM).

Jan 12 2021

Reducing Health and Health Care Disparities: Implementation Lessons and Best Practices for Health Care Organizations

The article contains information strategies and a roadmap to aid health care organizations in reducing disparities. The article also provides examples of modern-day interventions that have been implemented by organizations, as well as lessons learned and key considerations to increase equity.

Jan 12 2021

Using Disaggregated Data to Reduce Mental Health Disparities and Improve Student Mental Health

Using disaggregated data is vital for ensuing that services and supports promote mental health equity. This Issue Brief provides support for schools and districts to identify populations, leverage existing data sources, and analyze and share results of data. This Issue Brief is designed to support health equity, a key Project AWARE goal.

Jan 12 2021

A Practical Guide to Implementing the National CLAS Standards: For Racial, Ethnic and Linguistic Minorities, People with Disabilities and Sexual and Gender Minorities

A comprehensive guide for enhancing organizational equity through the lens of the national standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (CLAS). Information is categorized by the individual CLAS Standard, and provides a variety of resources based on population demographics.