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Youth Mental Health: Role of Advocacy, Social Media, & Communication
New Podcast Episodes Released for Mental Health Action Day Knowing that youth today are struggling more than ever before this powerful…
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…
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…
Resolution on Centering Mental Health & Well-Being in an International Public Health Convention on Emergency Preparedness
Excerpt As the global community recognizes lessons from the impact of—and response to—the COVID-19 pandemic, we strongly advocate for an international…
Supporting Mental Health for All: The Importance of Community Engagement
What does supporting mental health for all really mean? A difficult and complex question that I have reflected on, and while…
Moving from Crisis to Continuum: Nurturing Veteran Well-Being
As a graduate student researcher and practitioner in clinical psychology, discussions about how to meet the unique mental health needs of…
Meet an AJO Researcher: Gretchen Snethen
Meet Gretchen Snethen, Ph.D.—Associate director of the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion, associate professor in the Recreational Therapy program within the…
Position Statement on Children Returning to In-Person School During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Impact on Mental Health and Well-being
Introduction The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice is committed to the mental health and well-being of children, families,…
Youth Well-Being in a Digital World
During Mental Health Month, the Global Alliance co-sponsored Youth Well-Being in a Digital World: The Roles of Schools and Communities along with: The…
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,…
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…
Military and Veteran Interest Group Recommendations for the New Administration
The Global Alliance is deeply interested in the experiences and well-being of U.S. military service members. Increasingly, this relates to people who…