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Improving Cultural and Linguistic Competence: The Case of Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care
Health is not possible without mental health, and quality mental health care cannot be achieved without culturally and linguistically relevant services. These are the two principles that guide the work of the Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence at New York State Psychiatric Institute...
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Health Integration Activities in the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
In recent years, health has come to be recognized more as a state of physical, mental, behavioral and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The link between physical and behavioral health has been measured in New York’s own population. According to the 2004 New...
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Healing from Within
The connection between our mind, body and spirit has been documented widely. When we feel balanced, loved and connected, the immune system is stronger and the body finds its own health. Heartbreak, loss, anger and other forms of stress inevitably take a toll, not only on our personal lives, but on...
