Research Reveals a Link Between Parent ACEs & Childhood Adversity : Summarizing a 2,205 Parent-Child Dyad Study.
What Are Scientific Summaries? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact, we are committed to reading and sharing literature on topics pertaining to the health of our families and communities in our website content and on our social media pages. At OhioGuidestone’s In
3-Layered Mental Health Stigma – A Proven Barrier to SUD Treatment
First, What is Mental Health Stigma? Stigma refers to a negative social attitude linked to specific characteristic(s) of an individual, which are seen as shortcomings in mental, physical, or social aspects. Mental health stigma involves disapproval of characteristics related to o
Social Drivers of Mental Health: Article Summary & 7 Important Recommendations
What are Scientific Summaries? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact we are committed to reading and sharing literature on topics pertaining to the health of our families and communities in our website content and on our social media pages. Today, we are summarizing and
Addressing the Ohio Health Crisis – Our Response to the 2024 HPIO Dashboard
Why are We Writing this Ohio Health Dashboard Breakdown & Response? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact, we take action for community and family health. This includes advocating for policies that improve the overall health and well-being of everyone we serve. Firs
2023 Annual Report- Successful Project Outcomes
About our 2023 Annual Report: Welcome to our 2023 annual impact report! In our annual report, you will discover a comprehensive overview of the transformative work we have been doing. Dive into data, and insights that showcase the innovation we are driving, and the lives we are c
02/2023 Maternal Vitality Newsletter-Empowering Black Women Now
About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationshi
12/2022 Joyful Together- Power of Play & Fun Newsletter
About Our Newsletters? Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationsh
Inspiring Joy- 2020 Joyful Together® Highlights
During the past year, Joyful Together® has grown and thrived. This model developed by OhioGuidestone’s Institute of Family & Community Impact (IFCI) infuses play and joy into everyday moments. Despite the struggles of 2020 and 2021, we have seen families and caregivers emb
Urgent Need: Increase in Accessible SUD Telehealth Treatment- 06/2021 Position Paper
06/2021 SUD Telehealth Treatment Position Paper Summary: Substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health telehealth treatment have become essential methods of providing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, substance use disorder is on the rise, fueled by the social
Introducing Epigenetics & It’s Notable Impact in Behavioral Healthcare-04/2021 Position Paper
04/2021 Epigenetics Position Paper Summary: In this Position Paper, we take a look at epigenetics and how it may affect our understanding of behavioral health. First, we briefly discuss and define epigenetics. Then, we explore how this field of study may impact our approach