Tag: Addressing

Addressing Urgent Societal Issues: Breaking the Cycle of Tragedy with the Pamoja Project for Reproductive Health and Social Transformation in Nigeria

Today, Vision Spring Initiatives ( VSI Nigeria ) was confronted with a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded within our community. A dedicated volunteer reached out with a distressing call, revealing the discovery of a newborn abandoned by a canal in Lagos. This tragic occurrence, while deepl...

Addressing Asian American/Pacific Islander College Students’ Mental Health Needs

In May 2021, amidst increasing reports of anti-Asian hate crimes, the Steve Fund and the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan convened a group of eight experts in Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) history, college students, and mental hea...

Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community

A report released by the National LGBT Health Education Center focuses on the reasons that members of this community are at higher risk and ways to address this major disparity. It notes that this higher prevalence of substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder, can be understoo...