3-Layered Mental Health Stigma – A Proven Barrier to SUD Treatment
First, What is Mental Health Stigma? Stigma refers to a negative social attitude linked to specific characteristic(s) of an individual, which are seen as shortcomings in mental, physical, or social aspects. Mental health stigma involves disapproval of characteristics related to o
Social Drivers of Mental Health: Article Summary & 7 Important Recommendations
What are Scientific Summaries? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact we are committed to reading and sharing literature on topics pertaining to the health of our families and communities in our website content and on our social media pages. Today, we are summarizing and
Addressing the Ohio Health Crisis – Our Response to the 2024 HPIO Dashboard
Why are We Writing this Ohio Health Dashboard Breakdown & Response? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact, we take action for community and family health. This includes advocating for policies that improve the overall health and well-being of everyone we serve. Firs
Federal Level Community Behavioral Health Needs & Strong Solutions- 01/2023 Position Paper
About the Federal Level Community Behavioral Health Needs & Strong Solutions Position Paper: Navigating through the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic calls for a nimble, creative and robust redesign of funding mechanisms and associated policies to invest in the United States
Urgent Need: Increase in Accessible SUD Telehealth Treatment- 06/2021 Position Paper
06/2021 SUD Telehealth Treatment Position Paper Summary: Substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health telehealth treatment have become essential methods of providing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, substance use disorder is on the rise, fueled by the social
Danger of Misusing Prevention Data- 06/2021 Position Paper
06/2021 Misusing Prevention Data Position Paper Summary: Behavioral health screenings, such as for adverse childhood experiences, are important data for identifying individuals and communities at risk of long-term ill health effects. However, without a framework that center
Introducing Epigenetics & It’s Notable Impact in Behavioral Healthcare-04/2021 Position Paper
04/2021 Epigenetics Position Paper Summary: In this Position Paper, we take a look at epigenetics and how it may affect our understanding of behavioral health. First, we briefly discuss and define epigenetics. Then, we explore how this field of study may impact our approach
Prevent Harm: Toxic Stress, Racism & Poverty 03/2021 Position Paper
About the Preventing Harm: Toxic Stress, Racism & Poverty Position Paper Racism and poverty are two major drivers of toxic stress, which harms families and communities across the United States. This stress can lead to a large number of adverse health effects and outcomes, par
Reducing ACEs through Powerful Innovations & Partnerships- 07/2020 Position Paper
07/2020 Reducing ACEs Position Paper Summary: This Position Paper offers a brief glimpse of OhioGuidestone’s commitment to addressing ACEs through innovation and community partnerships. Namely, OhioGuidestone’s partnership with local primary care clinics to screen and
Childhood Lead Poisoning: Defying Long-Term Consequences with Behavioral Health Referrals- 06/2020 Position Paper
Childhood Lead Poisoning Position Paper Summary: Childhood lead poisoning has remained a longstanding issue in specific Ohio neighborhoods for decades. This problem predominantly affects socially designated “at-risk” groups such as African-American children, kids from