Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. There is no single cause for suicide but the risks are compounded by factors like mental health conditions, presence of firearms, and substance use disorders. This year, we emphasize the connections between suicide, substance use disorders like opioid addiction, and interpersonal violence. […]
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Culture Matters Suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans aged 20-24 years. In Asian American communities, mental health is viewed as a weakness and talking openly about anything emotional (i.e. sadness, disappointments, various life events, etc.) is rarely encouraged. Stoicism rules while physical touch and verbal affirmation can be seen as coddling.
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Domestic Violence & Stalking January is National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), a time to reflect on how stalking and domestic violence intersect. Stalking is a prevalent victimization that often co-occurs with — and increases the risks of — domestic violence. Millions of individuals of all genders are stalked every year in the United States and
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This year’s theme is Activate Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking. Human trafficking cannot be prevented by any one individual, community, organization, or government. To improve the lives of those we serve, we must activate connections throughout the systems that impact individual, family, community, and societal health and well-being. Visit
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