Provider Education

Mental Health Acronyms and Definitions

Culturally relevant suicide prevention resources Health Care Authority compiled for specific identities, experiences, and cultural backgrounds for suicide prevention:

• Black People Die By Suicide Too
• The Steve Fund
• Native Resources Hub Washington State
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• The Mental Health Coalition
• Black Men Heal
• Boris Henson Foundation
• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Culturally competent approaches
• American Psychological Association: Inclusive language guide

Introduction to Diagnosis Overviews

What to look for common medications, and alternative treatments.

Types of Disorders and Treatments article from Drug Watch

Depression Symptoms, Types, Causes, and Symptoms article from Drug Watch

Sexual Orientation and Behavioral Health 101 Webinar:

Recorded Webinar: LGBTQ+ Equity Center presents Sexual Orientation and Behavioral Health 101. This webinar defines sexual orientation and explores related terms and concepts in human sexuality with insight into the unique experiences of people who have diverse sexual orientations, covers specific behavioral health disparities including risk and protective factors, and provides a toolkit of best practices for real-time application. Learning credits are available.