The guide provides an overview of the importance of family and community supports for children who identify as LGBT. It also discusses the health risks and disparities that exist among this population. Resources and tips are provided for family members and the practitioners who are working with these families. … [Read more...] about A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children
Clinical Practice & Health Care
Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
The goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. … [Read more...] about Treatment for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts Among Youth
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). … [Read more...] about Caring for Mental Health in Communities of Color During COVID-19
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. … [Read more...] about Reducing Health and Health Care Disparities: Implementation Lessons and Best Practices for Health Care Organizations
Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families
Civil commitment, or the practice of involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, presents an ethical conflict between the mental health system and patients. This brief was informed by four interviews with individuals who have experience, either as a young adult or a parent, going through the civil commitment process. While the topic of civil commitment is contentious, the purpose of this brief is to help stakeholders, providers, and policymakers better understand the impact of the civil commitment process on children, young adults, and families. … [Read more...] about Civil Commitment: Personal Experiences from Young Adults and Families