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Our Legacy: the Atlantic Fellows
Although our doors will close at the end of 2020, the legacy of our commitment to racial and health equity will continue through the Atlantic Fellows programs. Established in 2015 as one of our final “Big Bets”, the Atlantic Fellows programs are a global network…
Resource type: Page
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HSE funds on mental health may be diverted
Source: Irish Times
by FIONA GARTLAND A QUARTER of the funding earmarked for the Government's mental health strategy A Vision for Change may be diverted for use in other areas, according to the Irish Mental Health Coalition (IMHC), an umbrella body for mental health groups. Highlighting World Mental…
Resource type: News
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GW Health Workforce Institute Announces 2019 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity
Source: The George Washington University
The George Washington University (GW) Health Workforce Institute, based at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH), announces the 2019 fellows of the year-long Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program. The program honors health sector professionals with a commitment to health equity and…
Resource type: News
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MOLISA Vice-Minister and colleagues from Viet Nam visit Melbourne
Source: Centre for International Mental Health
By Harry Minas. During the week of 23-27 August 2010 a 10-person delegation from Viet Nam’s Ministry of Labour Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) visited Melbourne to learn about the Victorian approach to provision of community mental health services, with a focus on arrangements for…
Resource type: News
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US Health Researchers Look to Cuba for Better Outcomes
Source: MEDICC
By Joseph Vargas For many Americans, Cuba is perceived as a forbidden island associated with Soviet era revolutionary leaders mixed with distant memories of cold war politics that culminated in the Cuban missile crises of the 1960’s. Although the country maintains its Communist ideology, Cuba has…
Resource type: News
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Atlantic’s Health Equity Champions
Source: The Atlantic Philanthropies
Our grantees have led the way to fairer and better health care around the world. Meet some of them. [caption id="attachment_82595" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo: Magnum Foundation[/caption] One of the best things about working at The Atlantic Philanthropies is that we have the privilege of supporting extraordinary leaders and…
Resource type: News
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Mental health funding to help break down barriers
Source: South Tipp Today
A South Tipperary disability and mental health project has received funding which will enable a number of people to receive special care, suited to their needs.The grant, from the Genio Trust, will fund a project in St. Luke’s Hospital in Clonmel, helping them to provide…
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New Routes to Community Health Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Immigrant Health
Source: Philanthropy News Digest
New Routes to Community Health in Madison, Wisconsin, has announced $1.8 million in grants to improve the health of immigrants in the United States. A project of the Robert Wood Johnson and Benton foundations, New Routes awarded eight three-year grants of $225,000 to immigrant-led collaborations…
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Ageing, Health and Conflict: An Investigation of the Experience and Health Impact of ‘Troubles-Related’ Trauma
Source: Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing and the Northern Ireland Centre for Trauma & Transformation Trust
Some older people in Northern Ireland who had traumatic experiences during the violent “Troubles” are still suffering 30 to 40 years later from mental health conditions, according to new research. This study examined the experience and impact of ‘Troubles-related’ trauma among individuals aged 45 and older.…
Resource type: Research Report
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HSE to prioritise mental health services
Source: Irish Examiner
THE HSE has decided to prioritise the child and adolescent mental health services and is in the process of recruiting 12 consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists. In addition, the HSE announced it was engaged in a recruitment process for 140 posts in the therapeutic areas,…
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