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Children and the COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know

Our third Around the Table discussion will focus on children and the COVID-19 vaccines. Guest panelist Dr. Peter J. Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, Co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) and Texas Children’s Hospital […]

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Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children: Strategies for Mental Health Providers, Teachers, and Parents

Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity, negatively affecting students' school engagement. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these conditions, and new challenges emerged including job loss, struggles to find childcare, decreased access to resources, social isolation, and decreased overall mental health. Among children and youths, mental health concerns […]

A Dialogue about Poverty in America

Reducing poverty is necessary for a healthy society. As poverty escalates, economic growth slows. Children growing up in poverty are more likely to experience poor educational and health outcomes, and are less likely to thrive in adulthood. Even in the healthiest counties, about 1 in 10 children live in poverty with Black, Hispanic, and Native […]

COVID-19 Briefing Session 12: Impact on Women’s, Mothers and Children

NHMA and its partners held its first virtual briefing series on COVID-19.  Briefings addressed lessons learned by physicians and healthcare providers from the COVID-19 pandemic on managing chronic care patients, mental health, the future of healthcare delivery, and elderly issues, and terminal illness planning. Register and watch on Zoom or Facebook Live HERE!

Hispanic and Latino Behavioral Health: Clinical Applications of Cultural Elements

This two-part training presents the clinical applications of cultural elements in treating Latinx with substance use and mental health disorders. The presentation is informed by current research findings on how cultural factors influence the therapeutic relationship and the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders.

Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children: Strategies for School Personnel

Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity, negatively affecting students' school engagement. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these conditions, and new challenges emerged including job loss, struggles to find childcare, decreased access to resources, social isolation, and decreased overall mental health. Among children and youths, mental health concerns […]

Enhancing Basic Skills for Tribal/First Nations Child Welfare Workers

This training is geared toward tribal/first nations child welfare workers who want to improve on their basic skills. The training will strengthen the workers’ capacity to work with children and families by developing effective interviewing skills, assessment, service planning, case planning, and service coordination.

Dad Allies Provider Learning Series – Child Abuse the Silent Epidemic

Together we can stand with the millions of men who have been screaming in silence as they find their voice. Join Hassan Daniel of The Father Factory Inc, as he talks with the Washington State Fatherhood Council and learn about the silent epidemic of child sexual abuse. This talk is for all of us who […]

Promoting Resiliency and Mental Health Wellness in Latino Children: Strategies for Parents

Minority populations, including Latino families, faced economic challenges, including housing instability and increased food insecurity, negatively affecting students' school engagement. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these conditions, and new challenges emerged including job loss, struggles to find childcare, decreased access to resources, social isolation, and decreased overall mental health. Among children and youths, mental health concerns […]

Children and the Covid-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know

Please note: If you have already registered for this event, your registration has automatically been moved to the new date, and you do not need to register again. Our third Around the Table discussion will focus on children and the COVID-19 vaccines. Guest panelist Dr. Peter J. Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical […]