Stephanie has been a freelance interpreter and is a bilingual speaker of the languages English and Khmer. She has been through many trainings and certifications, including certified as a peer advocate …
What is Mental Health First Aid?
- By Debbie Quinn - First aid, or the emergency care needed when a person is injured or ill until full medical treatment is available, is commonly accepted as necessary. Most people have either …
“They like to be included:” Understanding Unincorporated Communities
- By Gabrielle Lamplugh & Cristin Brawner - Living in an Unincorporated Community: Similarities & Differences For most Alabamians, “unincorporated communities” are not an unfamiliar …
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Mental health in Asian American communities: A taboo topic with serious consequences
– By Khiaw Srihanouvong – Mental health struggles do not discriminate. They can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or religious background. The Asian community tends to keep …
How to Engage Youth to Lead Change
- By Khiaw Srihanouvong - Youth are our future and will one day be the decision-makers in our communities. For youth today, the world looks a lot different than it did for those of us who are …
Living in America when English isn’t your first language
- By Khiaw Srihanouvong - For those born and raised in America, the English language comes a lot easier than it does for those who must learn it as a second language. Even though America has no …
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