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TOPIC: Health Care

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Policy Research’s eNewsletters

Each month, Policy Research releases a monthly newsletter that contains podcasts, presentations, publications, news, resources, and updates from Policy Research, its projects, and partners.

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Mindfulness Exercise Series

PRA Well-Being has released a three-part mindfulness exercise series! This three-part series, available in…

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Program to Achieve Wellness Archive

From 2015 to 2018, Policy Research operated the Program to Achieve Wellness (PAW) on…

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Fostering Community Wellness: Addressing Toxic Stress and Adverse Community Events | A Fact Sheet for Behavioral Health Providers

This fact sheet is a webinar supporting document for the webinar Fostering Community Wellness:…

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Healthy Coping and Sleep Strategies to Promote Restful Sleep for Those Who Experienced Trauma Worksheet

This worksheet is intended for use by those who have experienced some form of…

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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)

This fact sheet discusses the application of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) in…

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

This fact sheet outlines the structure and components of cognitive behavioral therapy for people…

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Understanding Your Prescription Label

This infographic is a breakdown of what different parts of a medication label mean….

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Alternative Approaches to Chronic Pain

The United States is facing a national opioid epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control…

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Walking for Health

This fact sheet describes in brief the benefits of walking, as well as practical…

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SSI for Children Fact Sheets

The Supplementary Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)…

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Connecting Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness to Social Security Disability Benefits

This issue brief, developed by the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance…

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SAMHSA Criminal Justice YouTube Playlist

SAMHSA’s Criminal Justice playlist on YouTube features webinars and other video content that highlight…

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Medication-Assisted Treatment Inside Correctional Facilities

This action brief describes medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and how and why it may be…

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Take Charge! of Your Goals With Wellness Coaching

Take Charge! of Your Goals With Wellness Coaching was presented at the 2020 New York…

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Quick Fixes for Effectively Dealing With Persons Found Incompetent to Stand Trial

Originally published in November 2007, Quick Fixes for Effectively Dealing With Persons Found Incompetent…

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New Horizons for Mental Health: Resiliency, Burnout, and the Mind-Body Connection

This podcast is the third in a four-part series on mentally healthy workplaces from…

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Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us

Learning About Us, Learning to Help Us: Supporting People with Psychiatric Disabilities in the…

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Examples of Law Enforcement Funding Reallocating/Unbundling Across the United States

Prompted by recent events and resulting cries for police reform across the United States,…

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Trueblood Diversion Services Summit Videos

In September 2019, stakeholders and service providers from around Washington State came together at…

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Mentally Healthy Workplaces Podcast Series: Social Determinants of Health Part 1
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Competence to Stand Trial Flowchart

Competence to stand trial (CST) is raised when justice-involved individuals within the trial process…

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Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System

Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System examines screening and assessment…

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Diabetes Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: An Overview

This video provides a brief overview of the prevalence of diabetes among individuals experiencing…

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The “Triple A” Approach to Maintain Service Engagement for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Acceptable, Accessible, and Available

This publication details the results of qualitative interviews with 56 different individuals and 25…

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Diabetes Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Recommendations for Providers

This 3-minute animated video on YouTube addresses barriers to health care in people with…

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Strategies to Promote Walking Among Community-Dwelling Individuals With Major Mental Disorders

This study explores the benefits of walking among people with major mental disorders who…

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Healthy Hearts, Healthy Recovery

This video is a recording of a webinar presented by SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve…

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Healthy Hearts, Healthy Recovery Toolkit

This toolkit, developed by SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness, is intended for use in…

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Heart Disease Risks and Prevention Strategies for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: An Overview

In 2014, over 10 million adults in the United States were living with a…

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Heart Disease Risks and Prevention Strategies for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Recommendations for Providers

This brief animated video provides recommendations for care providers of people with serious mental…

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Organizing Health Fairs for Physical Wellness

Health fairs, when designed appropriately, are a multi-dimensional resource for individuals to access information…

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Tobacco Use and Treatment for Smokers with Mental Health Diagnoses

This webinar, presented by the Program to Achieve Wellness, funded by the Substance Abuse…

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Smoking Cessation for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Infographic

This fact sheet provides brief statistical information on smoking cessation to healthcare providers whose…

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Smoking Cessation for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Infographic

This fact sheet provides statistical information on smoking and smoking cessation for individuals diagnosed…

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Creating Environments for a Good Night’s Sleep

This webinar is the first of a three-part series produced by the Program to…

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The Intersection of Chronic Pain, Serious Mental Illness, and Trauma on Sleep

This webinar, presented by Cathy Cave, is the second in a three-part series. Building…

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Putting It All Together: Sleep Habits, Rituals, and Routines for Health and Wellness

This is the final webinar in a three-part series on sleep wellness. It builds…

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Adverse Community Experiences: Connecting Zip Code to Mental Health

This presentation was delivered by Crystal Lee Brandow, Ph.D., to the American Public Health…

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Exploring the Impacts of Community Trauma and Toxic Stress on Our Well-Being

This presentation was authored by Crystal Lee Brandow, Ph.D., and Cathy Cave and delivered…

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Fostering Community Wellness: Addressing Toxic Stress and Adverse Community Events

This webinar discussing the connection between social determinants of health, trauma, toxic stress, adverse…

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Making the Shift: From Patient Activation to Community Activation

This Program to Achieve Wellness webinar moderated by Crystal L. Brandow, Ph.D., examines patient…

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Integrating Wellness into the Community: Setting Up a Wellness Program, Part I

This webinar was presented by Margaret Swarbrick, Ph.D., senior consultant for the Program to…

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Integrating Wellness into the Community: Setting up a Wellness Program, Part II

This webinar is the second in a two-part series on developing and implementing wellness…

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Using Public Health Approaches to Promote and Protect the Whole Health of Individuals with Behavioral Health Conditions

This webinar discusses what it means to take a public health approach to the…

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Cultural Activation Prompts: Gaining Awareness, Part I

Culture influences our character as we grow, establishing our values, beliefs, and attitudes. It…

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Cultural Activation Prompts: Gaining Awareness, Part II

This webinar is the second session of the Program to Achieve Wellness’ five-part Cultural Activation…

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Staying Active: Sustaining Confidence, Part I

This webinar is part three of the five-part Cultural Activation Training Series by the Program to…

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Staying Active: Sustaining Confidence, Part II

This recording is the fourth in the five-part Cultural Activation Training Series hosted by the…

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Cultural Activation Prompts: Making the Connection

This webinar recording is the last in the five-part Cultural Activation Training Series hosted by the…

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Authenticity of the Client’s Voice: Looking Through the Cultural Lens of the Client

One of three supplementary videos for the webinar Staying Active: Sustaining Confidence Part II, this…

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Patient/Client Education

This video supplements the webinar Staying Active: Sustaining Confidence Part II and addresses the need for…

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Making Physical Health and Well-Being Matter for Youth and Young Adults: Education and Prevention

This webinar, hosted by the Program to Achieve Wellness, discussed methods and strategies that…

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Achieving Well-Being in Recovery: A Review of Existing Measures

According to Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Swarbrick, creator of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, “wellness is…

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Connecting Chronic Pain and Mental Health

Deaths related to opioid overdose have reached epidemic levels, targeting individuals with substance use…

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Non-Medication Supports for Chronic Pain

Deaths related to opioid overdose have reached epidemic levels, and individuals with substance use…

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Lived Experiences with Whole Health Approaches to Chronic Pain

Deaths related to opioid overdose have reached epidemic levels, and individuals with substance use…

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