CDC, August 2020 Suicide is a critical public health problem in the Unites States. Despite national, state, and local efforts to reduce suicide, rates continue to increase. A forward-looking effort, built upon new evidence and past accomplishments, is needed to reduce...
Prevention Providers & Educators
Coping with Stress
CDC, July 2020 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social...
The Behavioral Health System and its Response to COVID-19: A Snapshot Perspective
University of Michigan, 2020 Although this paper was written back in April of 2020 when COVID-19 was at its peak, it provides insight into what different Behavioral Health facilities are doing in response to COVID-19. Pay close attention to the subsection "Residential...
COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers
The Arc The Arc is greatly concerned about the threat of COVID-19 to people with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. We are compiling resources to help people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families,...
Families Doubling up during COVID
August 17, 2020 High unemployment rates during the pandemic and economic uncertainty have led many families to "double-up"—when multiple families or multiple generations share a home. Post-doctoral associate at Cornell University and sociologist, Hope Harvey, PhD,...
Reflections on the Joker’s Popularity and What America Can Learn From Gotham City’s Mental Health System: An Interview With Micah Howe
Children's Mental Health Network, September 11, 2020 In the latest episode of The Optimistic Advocate, I had the honor of engaging in conversation with Micah Howe, a dedicated mental health advocate from rural Iowa. Micah candidly shared his journey through mental...
City of Providence Healthy Communities Office Job Opportunity – Program Manager, PFS Grant
City of Providence Department of Human Resources, August 2020 The City of Providence Healthy Communities Office is seeking a full time Program Manager to oversee all aspects of the Providence Partnerships for Success grant. The Providence Partnerships for Success...
Prevention Across Rhode Island
RI Regional Prevention Coalitions, August 2020 The RI Regional Prevention Task Force Directors have created a video to highlight some of the interesting prevention activities that they have implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this video to learn more...
BHDDH’s Substance Use Prevention Fact Sheet
RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, August 2020 This fact sheet was developed by BHDDH to provide users with more information on what substance use prevention entails. The fact sheet defines prevention, outlines various...
Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 2020 The Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series is a comprehensive set of modules with resources to improve health outcomes for people at risk for, with, or recovering from mental and/or substance use...