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Policy Brief on Fostering Social Connection Through the Built Environment: Considerations for Research, Policy, and Practice
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced how vital social connection is for healthy and thriving individuals and communities. Lacking social connection has…
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….
Don’t Forget About Mental Health: Broadening Our Approach to Emergency Preparedness
We all desperately want the COVID-19 pandemic to be over but it’s still clearly among us and will have a lasting…
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…