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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…
Social Connection: A Public Health Imperative
In March of 2020, myself and millions of other graduate students internationally were told to leave campus one day with an…
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…
Meet an AJO Researcher: Lauren Hindt
Meet Lauren Hindt, Ph.D.—Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and lead author of the AJO article “Ecological disruptions…
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…
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,…
The Built Environment, Mental Health, and Health Equity: What Are We Missing?
It’s that time of year where longer days and warmer weather means summer is here. Have you been spending time outdoors?…
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…
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…
Global Mental Health Task Force Recommendations for the New Administration
About 1 in 4 people globally experience a mental health (MH) condition in their lifetime, and persons with mental health problems are more…