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
11/2023 MVS Newsletter- Frightening Black Maternal Health Inequalities
Today, November 17th is World Prematurity Day! Here at the Institute, we are talking about maternal health and whole-family vitality. Learn more about our Maternal Vitality Study by reading our MVS Newsletter! About Our Newsletters: Each month the Institute of Family and Communit
How-To Spot an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical & 6 to Avoid
Empowering Families and Communities One Initiative at a time: The Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative strives to create a society where children experience limited adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and increased benevolent experiences. Throug
09/2023 ECSI Newsletter- Revealing Family Protective Factors
September is Baby Safety Month and here at IFCI we are talking about what we do to help babies and families thrive- learn all about our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI)! About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact an OhioGuidestone initia
Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products, 6 Examples
Why Are We Talking About Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products? Toxic chemicals in Black hair products impact individuals, families, and communities of all ages, but are particularly harmful to children in the developmental stages. Family & community health and vitality are
15-Minute Toxic Hair Product Podcast Episode
About Our ECSI Initiative The Institute of Family and Community Impact seeks to create an equitable, resiliency centered society- and initiatives like our Kinky Curly Kids blog which grew from our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI) seek to do just that! Identifying toxic ha
02/2023 Maternal Vitality Newsletter-Empowering Black Women Now
About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationshi
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