The murders of eight people in Georgia, six of them Asian American women, are shocking and horrifying. And while investigators have been quick to dismiss the notion that this violence was racially-motivated, we know better. These murders are emblematic of the racism and violence faced historically by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in… View ArticlePublished on - March 19, 2021 4:00 pmPublished by - Comms Team
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have the lowest help-seeking rate for mental health services of any racial/ethnic group. This may be due to the many systemic barriers to accessing mental health care and quality treatment, such as the disparity between the high demand and poor… View ArticlePublished on - March 19, 2021 2:55 pmPublished by - Comms Team
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, such as sadness, hopelessness and feeling like everything is an effort. Black adults living below the… View ArticlePublished on - February 19, 2021 5:26 pmPublished by - Comms Team
My name is Jose and I am a college Fellow from Los Angeles’ The Fellowship Initiative (TFI). As a first generation Mexican-American student, I am aware of the stigma associated with mental illness in the Latino community, especially among males. Throughout my life, I have faced multiple challenges. I am the youngest son of a… View ArticlePublished on - February 3, 2021 5:15 pmPublished by - Comms Team
When feelings of anxiety occur due to major national, regional, or community events like elections, it can exacerbate other anxieties people may be having that are not necessarily related to that event. Past memories of anxiety may also be triggered by such events, adding to current stress. Here are a few tips to help manage… View ArticlePublished on - October 23, 2020 5:57 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Vibrant Emotional Health and The Coalition for Behavioral Health are proud to announce a brand-new emotional and mental health support line for New York City health and behavioral healthcare workers working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYC Frontline Essential Workers (FEW) Hotline is free, confidential and available to all New York City… View ArticlePublished on - August 17, 2020 3:22 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Click here to view a statement from Vibrant Emotional Health’s President and CEO. This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. If you have suggestions for content to be added, please email communications@vibrant.org. Thank you. Across the United States, many communities are experiencing unrest and distress related to the unjust treatment of… View ArticlePublished on - June 5, 2020 7:18 pmPublished by - Comms Team
At Vibrant Emotional Health, we understand that the coronavirus pandemic has presented an array of mental health challenges for people at all stages of life. Our goal is to support the full spectrum of mental wellness to help everyone receive emotional support and care when, where, and how they need it. This is where we… View ArticlePublished on - May 29, 2020 8:29 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Esta página se actualiza regularmente con nuevos recursos e información. ¿Qué es el coronavirus (COVID-19)? Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC) explican que el coronavirus, o COVID-19, es el brote de una enfermedad respiratoria causada por un coronavirus novedoso (nuevo) que se ha detectado… View ArticlePublished on - May 27, 2020 5:55 pmPublished by - Comms Team
In this unprecedented time, Vibrant continues to provide our life-saving services, and we have adapted and extended our reach to help individuals, families, and communities build resiliency and manage mental health challenges due to COVID-19. Our crisis line counselors are helping an ever-increasing number of individuals who are reaching out expressing fear, anxiety, and uncertainty… View ArticlePublished on - April 28, 2020 4:57 pmPublished by - Comms Team