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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This week’s recommended Health and Wellness Activity
MFP 2024 Intensive Training Institute 50th Anniversary celebration
Health and Wellness Articles
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What to Eat (and Avoid) during Each Phase of Your Cycle, according to a Dietitian (opens new window)
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MFP/ANA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President of the American Nurses Association, marks the 50th anniversary of the Minority Fellowship Program in her new article, emphasizing its vital role in advancing mental health and equity. Read now.
Notice of Funding Opportunity
Application Due Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
The purpose of this program is to provide substance use prevention, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, HIV, and viral hepatitis prevention and treatment services for racial and ethnic individuals vulnerable to a SUD and/or mental health condition, HIV, viral hepatitis, and other infectious disease (e.g., sexually transmitted infections). Recipients will be expected to take a syndemic approach to SUD, HIV, and viral hepatitis by providing SUD prevention and treatment to racial and ethnic individuals at risk for or living with HIV.
Anticipated Total Available Funding: $5,700,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: Up to 8
- State Opioid Response (SOR)/Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Technical Assistance (opens new window)
Application Due Date: Monday, July 15, 2024
The purpose of this program is to advance the provision of trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and evidence-based substance use-related approaches and interventions across the country and across the lifespan to reduce the impacts of opioid and stimulant misuse and use disorders on individuals, families, and communities.
Anticipated Total Available Funding: $18,500,000
Anticipated Number of Awards: One (1)
In this third episode of "Mental Health Trailblazers, Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up!" host Indrias Kassaye speaks with Dr. Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, a distinguished alumna of the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. As the podcast continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program, Dr. Siantz offers a compelling historical perspective on mental health and substance use disorder care for Latino communities over the past five decades.
Dr. Siantz provides an in-depth look at the unique challenges faced by Hispanic populations, emphasizing the critical need for culturally tailored mental health services. She discusses the evolution of community-based care models and the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in improving mental health outcomes.
Listeners will gain valuable insights from Dr. Siantz's personal journey, her pioneering work with the Migrant Head Start program, and her impactful research on the mental health needs of migrant children and families. This episode highlights the resilience of immigrant communities and the ongoing efforts to bridge gaps in mental health care.
In addition, Dr. Siantz shares her inspiring vision for the future of nursing, which includes the integration of advanced technologies and genomics in mental health care, and even envisions nurse researchers traveling to space to address mental health needs in extraterrestrial environments. Her passion for innovation and commitment to culturally competent care exemplify the transformative potential of the nursing profession.
Join us for a powerful conversation that underscores the importance of culturally competent care and the transformative impact of the Minority Fellowship Program in shaping the future of psychiatric nursing.
Learn more about Dr. Mary Lou de Leone Siantz at https://emfp.org/about-us/national-advisory-committee/mary-lou-de-leon-siantz (opens new window)
Bonus: Earn Free CNE Credits! Nurses can earn Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by listening to this episode. For more details on how to claim your free CNE credits, please check the information provided below.CNE information:
An email will be sent to you at a later date with instructions on how to claim CNE credit. The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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