Archive for Mental Health
Health and Health Care Disparities (World Health Day 2022 Spotlight)
In recognition of World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th, it is worth highlighting some of the factors that affect healthcare outcomes. What are health and health care disparities? Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that stem from broader inequities. There…
COVID-19 on College Campuses
We are in the middle of a college semester unlike any other. The college experience, while formative for many young people, is also a breeding ground for mental health disorders. This risk is exacerbated by the complications students are facing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few videos…
What Is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a groundbreaking course that fights the stigma of mental illness by fostering empathy skills in trainees and providing them the resources they need to properly assist others who are experiencing mental health crises.