Taking an upstream approach to preventing LGBTQ youth cannabis use

June 14, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

In King County, LGBTQ youth report the highest rates of marijuana use, which may be connected to anxiety and depression. Public Health’s partner @GayCity takes an upstream approach to preventing marijuana use among LGBTQ youth.

Inside the pandemic: Two mental health workers and community volunteers discuss how cultural experiences and racial trauma affect mental health in BIPOC communities

May 28, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

There is a lack of diversity among behavioral health professionals and a need to create more opportunities for BIPOC people in this field. Research has shown that understanding a person’s cultural connection is an important part of the counseling process.

“No Health Without Mental Health” – Resources to Support Mental Health & Well-Being in Our Community

May 25, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Illustration of a woman with flowing brown hair. There are illustrated flowers and leaves of different colors coming out of her head and a hand holding a watering can is watering them. The background is a light blue with cloud-like shapes

If your mental health has taken a hit recently, you aren’t alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on mental health and emotional well-being.

Coping with COVID-19: Suicide Prevention

March 24, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

In this episode of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) podcast on coping with COVID-19, learn how to talk about suicide and suicide prevention when people in our lives may be struggling.

A Holiday Wish

December 22, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

The holiday season can be festive and full of cheer. You hear the music, the lights, and the cartoon specials we love signal the season is here. But for some, the anticipation of the season begins long before the world is ready to accept the first ringing of Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas” on the radio.

Black mental health matters: Culturally relevant resources are available in King County

November 4, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

The direct effects of increased exposure to violence, police brutality, and systemic racism placed on the Black Community, and a pandemic that has disproportionately affected communities of color here in King County, continues to be a concern for Black Children and Families. Culturally relevant help is available locally and online. Partners across King County have worked to develop a list of emotional well-being resources below, including events, spaces for community and healing, online resources, and culturally relevant mental health professionals.