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Position Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine: Short- and Long-Term Considerations for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and Refugee Well-being
Introduction Ukraine is a country of 44.1 million people in eastern Europe that gained its independence fromthe Soviet Union in 1991….
Position Statement on Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in the United States
Introduction The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is dedicated to applying principles of human rights to policy development…
More Than Visibility: Standing Up for Transgender Rights
Did you know that there have been nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed to state governments in 2022? Over the past several…
Black History Month 2022: Celebrating Black History, Today and Every Day
Join us in recognizing Black History Month! We celebrate the heritage, innovation, and resilience of the Black community, while acknowledging historical…
Policy Brief on Women in the Workforce: Advancing Equality and Well-being
Introduction If women do not achieve their full economic potential, not only will global and local economies suffer, but also population…
#GADocTalks: Speaking Up & Speaking Out
To commemorate LGBTQ+ history month, the Global Alliance hosted a #GADocsTalks virtual screening of the documentary Cured.
Aging Adults in the LGBTQ+ Community
As adults who identify as LGBTQ+ age, they face several unique and challenging issues related to older adulthood, leading to social,…
Resolution on Family Well-being through the Asylum-Seeking Process
Excerpt The rights of people who seek asylum are human rights, guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the…
Resolution on Comprehensive Asylum-Seeking Family Reunification
Excerpt We ardently oppose family separation practices and policies within the United States (U.S.) immigration process. Further, we are committed to…
Position Statement on Voter Suppression in the United States and the Impact on Mental Health
Introduction The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is a behavioral health organization that embeds its work in human…
Resolution on the Well-being of Youth Who Identify as Transgender or Gender Diverse (TGD) in the United States
Excerpt We are deeply concerned that as of April 2021, 33 states have introduced legislation (more than 100 bills) that will…
LGBTQ+ Task Force Recommendations for the New Administration
Discrimination against individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders, violence, homelessness, substance use, and suicide. The Global…