The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota has created a new podcast called Wellness Matters for Direct Support. The podcast dives into self-care topics for DSPs by DSPs.
The LGBTQ+ Center, out of West Virginia University, has complied a list of Resources for Queer and Transgender Black, Indigenous, People of Color. All resources have a brief description of what each resource is, who they serve, and direct links are included.
June is Pride Month, which is celebrated internationally. As with any topic, terms and vocabulary change over time and it's important to stay up to date. The Human Rights Campaign has curated a glossary of terms related to the LGBTQ+ community that they update regularly. Check this resource out to expand your knowledge.
The American Psychological Association (APA) has gathered a variety of tools and guidance on the topic of shootings in the resource Explore APA Resources for Coping with Shootings. Resources of note include helping children manage stress and resources on how to talk with them about difficult news. Additionally, there are resources on empowering communities
Amy Esler PhD, and Jennifer Hall-Lande, PhD, are co-authors on “The Prevalence and Characteristics of Children with Profound Autism, 15 Sites, United States, 2000-2016,” which has been published by numerous outlets and discusses the changes in prevalence rate for profound Autism across the U.S. Read more about their study on Autism prevalence rates on
Collective trauma is a relevant topic at all times and especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. The American Psychological Association (APA)'s article, Stress of Mass Shootings Causing Cascade of Collective Trauma, discusses many topics including cycles of distress, going numb, youth on high alert, and sustaining engagement. Further related readings are linked.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Suicide Prevention Taskforce and Minnesota Department of Health Suicide Prevention Unit created a toolkit for individuals, organizations, and communities containing resources about the importance of mental health. Check out the MN Department of Health's page on Mental Health Awareness Month to download the toolkit and other sharable
May is dedicated to celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage. Each year has a theme and 2023 is Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity. Check out the linked MPR article titled, "The Story behind Asian Pacific Heritage, and why it's celebrated in May" as well as the resources on the website hosted by the Library of Congress.
May is national Mental Health Awareness Month. In America, a large portion of mental health is related to working conditions. Managers and other leaders at our places of work are tasked with curating the work environment and culture to be inclusive and safe. An article from the Management Center, titled How to Manage When
The United Kingdom PBS Alliance with Bild created a useful infographic titled What Does Good PBS Look Like Now? How to Spot It. The infographic is organized into color coded columns titled "Not PBS", "Some PBS", and "Good PBS." This tool is meant to help people identify how well PBS is implemented in practice.