NeighborHealth’s Post

Inspired by the Maya Angelou quote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Did you know while all of our communities face mental health challenges, Black communities often deal with more stigma and discrimination, and can receive compromised care. This is one of the reasons the VCS vision is to expand our reach, share our expertise, and strengthen partnerships to deliver the support people need to thrive; to champion the premise that mental healthcare is healthcare, ensuring equitable access to quality services for all.

#PennNursing's Sara Jacoby’s NINR-funded research explores how social, environmental, and economic factors impact Black patients' risk of serious injury, care experience, and recovery. Watch the video to learn more about her vital work: https://lnkd.in/eCkQ5W5F.

'She didn't need to be saved. She needed to be found and appreciated, for exactly who she was.' (J Iron Word) Receiving a diagnosis or self-identifying as neurodivergent as an adult, and starting to learn about our true selves, often enables us an opportunity to feel self-love and self-appreciation for who we are (sometimes for the first time). How has diagnosis/self identification supported you to love and understand yourself? Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community, Jess x x To learn more about ND Perspective & the Work & Wellbeing Hub head to - https://lnkd.in/gzRk2DFM (sign up to the ND Perspective Community is free)

I just finished reading Under the Skin - highly, highly recommend to anyone working in healthcare. It's an examination of all the insidious ways that racism impacts health: bodies "weathered" from constant stress, mental health impacted by current and generational trauma, communities sick from environmental hazards, all of it compounded by provider bias. Racism is a public health crisis and we need to treat it as such. https://lnkd.in/gZH6bp_x #healthdisparities #healthinequalities #endracism

Tomorrow! Join our panelists as they explore nuanced perspectives on group-level healing and historical trauma, alongside posttraumatic growth, to expand possibilities for trauma recovery: https://lnkd.in/dzi8a6pY

#RecoveryMonth is a time to increase awareness and understanding of #substanceuse disorders and celebrate those who have found the strength to overcome them. It's a time to remember that recovery is not only possible, but attainable for those who seek it. In line with this mission, The Partnership @drugfreeNH has created "Better Now: Life Without Substance Use," a short film that conveys hope and resilience. It's an opportunity to see through the eyes of five remarkable individuals from #NewHampshire who have embarked on a long-term journey of #recovery from substance misuse. https://lnkd.in/erRv9Cx5 #NationalRecoveryMonth #HopeIsReal #RecoveryIsReal

Weight stigma can have profound negative impacts on mental and physical well-being. Addressing it is crucial to fostering a more inclusive and accepting society. We’re honored to participate in this year’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week, created and co-hosted by The Body Equity Alliance and @within_health, as we work to shed light on the harmful effects of weight stigma and promote understanding, empathy, and change. We hope you’ll join us! Learn how to get involved at https://bit.ly/45VbDy3.

This is an important gathering to learn and explore about creating better models of healthcare.

There is story after story of people facing the devastating reality of long-term care. These stories matter and shed light on what this industry is. Read more now: https://bit.ly/4ca33ig

Tova Gillespie is an incredible woman and mum to Alice and Elin, who has severe disabilities and complex medical needs. In this article, she shares the moment she realised she was perimenopausal, and of the importance of looking after your own health when you have caring responsibilities. You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/exQiPTa3