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MFPCC

Minority Fellowship Program Coordinating Center (MFPCC)
The purpose of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Coordinating Center is to support the MFP program, enhance the careers of the MFP Fellows, and document MFP program impacts. For additional information about the MFP, click here.
FELLOW OF THE MONTH

Dr. Maxine Notice

Dr. Maxine Notice is an assistant professor in the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Abilene Christian University - Dallas Campus, where she provides support to students with learning systemic therapy concepts, building their skills in research, and developing their clinical skills. . ...Read more

SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT features news, announcements, events, and hot topics on behavioral health in underserved communities.
Minority Fellowship Program: Mental Health in Older Adults Webinar
The presentation, including slides, transcript, and sound recording for the MFPCC Webinar, "Minority Fellowship Program: Mental Health in Older Adults Webinar Webinar," which occurred February 22, 2023, are now available for download......Read more
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American Nurses AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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American Psychological AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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Council on Social Work EducationExternal Web Site Policy
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The Association for Addiction ProfessionalsExternal Web Site Policy
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National Board for Certified CounselorsExternal Web Site Policy
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORNER

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FACTS AND FIGURES
Learn about statistics, trends, and other relevant insights for behavioral health practitioners working to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for people in underserved communities.

National Suicide Prevention Week
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is suicide, with a rate of one death every eleven minutes.1 Disparities in suicide rates can be seen among specific groups, including men, veterans, people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).2 AI/ANs had the highest death rate per 100,000 in 2021 (28.1) compared to non-Hispanic Whites (17.4), Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islanders (12.6), Non-Hispanic Multiracial people (9.7), Non-Hispanic Blacks (8.7), Hispanics (7.9), and Non-Hispanic Asians (6.8).1 The higher rate of suicide among the AI/AN population can be attributed to worse health and socioeconomic conditions, increased substance use, mental health issues, family instability, cultural disconnection, and the pressure to assimilate.3

Suicide Data Statistics
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National Suicide Prevention Week is September 10-16 and aims to raise awareness of this public health issue and advocate for suicide prevention programs and interventions. Suicide prevention can be achieved through increased access to culturally responsive mental health care, strengthened economic support, and access to suicide prevention programs that are effectively adapted to tribal communities. SAMHSA has several resources on suicide prevention programs: