Depression
This hour long program provides mental health information for Somalis and organizations working with Somalis. Through storytelling it encourages Somalis to seek resources. English subtitles... View video
Saeed Fahia and Zuhur Ahmed, Somali community leaders in the Twin Cities, talk to host Mike Wassensaar on the St. Paul Forum about making the... View video
Depression is a serious problem among ethnic elders who are often less likely than white seniors to get appropriate and effective treatment. Poverty, lack of... Visit website
Immigrants to the U.S. may face an increased risk of depression if they feel they've lost the social standing they once had in their native... read more
Most depressed adults in the United States don't get the minimum
recommended treatment, and the vacuum is especially dramatic among
minority populations. . . [O]ne in five... read more
One in seven Latina teens attempts suicide, according to the CDC.
Mother-daughter conflict drives many Latinas to the brink, psychologist Luis Zayas, a psychologist at... read more
“People who followed the Mediterranean diet, an eating regimen that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and nuts, were less likely to develop... read more
“Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness,” a program that will be broadcast in early October, zeros in on wrenching situations playing out every day... read more
On Sunday, The New York Times published a very long article about the more than 20 young American men from the Minneapolis area who have... read more
Olga tells of her loss of profession and her isolation when she first was brought to the US by her husband. She didn't give up--when... View video
Concern about their family's reaction to their depression is a major reason why many teens don't seek treatment, new research suggests. read more
These activities provide an excellent opportunity for students to listen to an English-speaker talk about mental health. Instructors can use any number of video clips... read more
A list of mental health service providers referenced in the Egal Shidad Mental Health Video and in the accompanying English Language Learning Materials . These providers... Visit website
Minneapolis
The Somali and East African Behavioral Health Services Program
Phone 612-375-0700Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC)
Phone 612-638-0670Additional online info >>The Mental Health Collective
Phone 612-822-8227
St.... read more
In this lesson, English Language Learners consider some of the different perspectives on Mental Health depicted in the Egal Shidad Mental Health Video.
This lesson is... read more
A resource list with descriptions of what you’ll find there for those teaching English to Somali immigrants. Some materials are appropriate for other English language... Visit website
In this lesson, students discuss general symptoms and related vocabulary. Students also review the symptoms of mental illness.
This lesson is intended for use with... read more
In this lesson Engllish Language Learners (ELLs) practice talking about Mental Health.
This lesson is intended for use with adult Somali ELLs in conjunction with the... read more
Complete Mental Health-related ELL Activities (PDF) include the materials listed below.
• Two-page Intro to Egal Shidad Mental Health-related ELL Activities (PDF)
• Other Resources for... read more
Egal Shidad: Stories of Somali Health is pleased to announce the completion of its first production, a program about mental health which aired multiple times... read more
Sponsored by Lilly, the Welcome Back Awards is a national program launched in 1998 to fight the stigma associated with depression and help the public... Visit website
Renald Raphael and Susan Foley talk about the healing and they hope will take place as a result of producing a “telenovela” series with mental... View video
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This report (PDF 3.8MB) offers guidance for community organizations and those who fund social change in how best to harness the power of local media-making for community health improvement. Spanish-language version is now available. Una versión en español de este informe esta en la web.
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