Problem Gambling: A Hidden Addiction among Asian American Communities

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Gambling encompasses diverse cultural practices and modern forms like casino gambling. In the Asian American community, factors like cultural acceptance and targeted marketing contribute to its prevalence. Problem gambling, as defined by DSM-5, affects individuals despite adverse consequences, with neuroscience revealing addictive pathways similar to substance use disorders. Treatment options include behavioral therapies, cognitive interventions, […]

Burmese History, Cultural, and Mental Health Support

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For several decades dating back to the 1940s to present-day Burma has been suffering numerous conflicts such as wars and coups within the country causing uprising tension and problems for the people young and old fearing for safety, not being able to live flourishing lives whether it's obtaining everyday resources, bringing in a good amount […]

The Need for Culturally Relevant, Family-based Substance Use Prevention Interventions for Rural Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth

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This workshop is presented in partnership with Papa Ola Lōkahi and the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence. Substance use initiation often occurs during adolescence, and early initiation is commonly associated with problematic substance use, such as substance use disorders. National and local public health data consistently demonstrate that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) youth have […]

Words Matter Wednesdays: A Series on Advancing Equity Through Language

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Please join us for a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour […]

Words Matter Wednesdays: A Series on Advancing Equity Through Language

Zoom

Please join us for a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour […]

Words Matter Wednesdays: A Series on Advancing Equity Through Language

Zoom

Please join us for a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour […]

Words Matter Wednesdays: A Series on Advancing Equity Through Language

Zoom

Please join us for a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour […]

Words Matter Wednesdays: A Series on Advancing Equity Through Language

Zoom

Please join us for a series this May that will explore equitable terminology that promotes social justice for populations where language has often been used to shame individuals, patronize, enforce prejudice, or limit visibility. Each session will provide updated language that helps advance equity within their population of focus. Each session will be an hour […]

The Power of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Cultural Practices in Healing

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In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, please join us for a free webinar that is open to all.#AANHPIHeritageMonth#SAMHSAEquity2024What is this webinar about?This webinar focuses on applying cultural frameworks to build trust and community engagement in behavioral health care services for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander […]

Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging for Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders (QTPI)

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In this free online webinar, Raynald Samoa, MD will lead a discussion on the intersectional identity of Queer and Trans Pacific Islanders (QTPI) and the layered oppression this community faces as well as opportunities to address systemic barriers that disenfranchise QTPI. What will participants learn? Introduce Terminology pertinent to QTPI equity as well as QTPI […]

A Deeper Dive Into Grant Writing for Indigenous Communities

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Please download and complete this workbook prior to attending this workshop. Download the workbook Utilizing a workbook provided above, you will come to the class with an idea for a grant proposal and we will discuss how to best pitch a grant idea, how to quantify your work, how to create metrics, and finally discuss […]