Website: http://www.girlshollaback.org/
Principal Investigator: Bailey-Burch, Brendolyn
Service Description
Girls Holla Back! is an eight week integrated substance abuse and HIV/AIDS intergenerational prevention program developed by the MIMH for African American girls ages 12-17 and their female caregivers. This gender- and culture-specific program seeks to prevent and reduce the onset of substance abuse and the transmission of HIV among African American females in high-risk communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The program utilizes evidence-based practices as a means to increase participants’ awareness and knowledge about substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention. Supplemental cross-generational activities and specially-designed communications components are included to strengthen family bonding and to increase sexual communications among participating family members. Free on- and off-site counseling is offered by a licensed therapist and local health departments provide free STD and HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.
Supplemental materials for the Suicide Prevention Lifeguard app. Including a flyer, app wallet cards, and brochure with information on risk factors, warnings signs, suggestions for identifying and assisting people with suicidal thoughts and national and Missouri resources. Include information to download Suicide Lifeguard app for iPhone or Android.
Consumers with mental illness are at an increased risk of developing Asthma. In this training, Dr. Casey Williams will discuss ways to screen for Asthma, potential complications of the disease, and special considerations for treating clients with Asthma.
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare (incidence 1:10,000), fatal, inherited neurodegenerative/neuropsychiatric disorder for which there is no known treatment or cure. It is characterized by abnormalities in movement, cognition, and psychiatric disturbances. In the absence of a cure, competent symptomatic treatment and psychosocial support is vital. HD is a family disease, both because of the autosomal dominant inheritance, but also because of the impact of the disease on the family system. Understanding of HD by professionals will aid in providing the best treatment available to optimize care and support for these families.
20 min