Mental Health Resources
Conversations on Mental Health: Cultural Brokers Address the Stigma in Broader Communities
Fostering deeper conversations and exploring perspectives, as Cultural Brokers address mental health stigma and supporting our communities. To engage broader communities and understand their experience surrounding mental health stigma, we connected with Cultural Brokers from Watercourse Counseling Center (WCC) and the Somali American Parent Association (SAPA). Cultural Brokers act as a bridge between the community…
Read MoreBridging Community and Culture
A conversation with Dr. Saida Abdi about the newly launched CIRCLE Project in Minneapolis: Collaboration for Immigrant & Refugee Leadership & Excellence Refugee and immigrant children in the United States often face trauma and systemic barriers that include a lack of linguistically and culturally appropriate services, affordability, mistrust, and stigma. These compounding factors decrease the…
Read MoreBuilding Social Connections and Promoting Connectivity
Youth need social support and connection to thrive. Content Warning: mentions of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and ideation. Social connection is an important aspect of life and as human beings, we are inherently social beings. And as human beings, we have a drive and psychological need to connect with others and build relationships – something that…
Read MorePositively Impacting the Mental Health of Youth Through Community and Social Support
Understanding current trends in youth mental health, learning the warning signs, and recognizing how to provide support throughout school and environmental disruptions. Content Warning: suicide, suicidal thoughts, and ideation, some content and statistics may be difficult to process. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 or text…
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