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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative
A Collaboration with
the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development
and
the National Institute of Mental Health
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From the National President, Dr. Paulette C. Walker
About the Initiative
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (“DST”), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (“NICHD”), and the National Institute of Mental Health
(“NIMH”) have partnered to create the
Mental Health Across the Lifespan Initiative
DST, NIMH, and NICHD will work in collaboration to develop an educational outreach initiative to raise
awareness about certain behavioral and mental health conditions affecting women and their
families: bullying, postpartum depression, and successful aging later in life.
For the purposes of this collaboration, NICHD and NIMH will seek the expertise of other NIH Institutes
and Centers and other federal agencies, as needed and appropriate, to develop materials containing
evidence-based health information concerning certain behavioral and mental health conditions
affecting women and their families that DST will distribute to its membership and thereafter to
DST’s service communities. Participation in this Initiative will be mutually beneficial to, and is
consistent with, the missions of the participants: it will assist NICHD and NIMH in carrying out
fundamental parts of their respective missions; namely, to use knowledge to enhance health,
lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
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About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) is a private, not-for-profit
organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through
established programs based upon the organization’s Five-Point
Programmatic Thrust (Economic Development, Educational Development,
International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health,
and Political Awareness and Involvement) in local communities throughout
the world.
• The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 collegiate women who wanted to
use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide
scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; to educate and
stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and
to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their
communities.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation's medical
research agency. It includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a
component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
• The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development (NICHD) www.nichd.nih.gov
• The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
www.nimh.nih.gov
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The DST/NICHD/NIMH
Mental Health Collaboration
Purpose of the Initiative:
• For members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to distribute evidencebased information developed by NIH Institutes and Centers and other
federal agencies concerning behavioral and mental health conditions
affecting women and their families.
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The DST/NIMH/NICHD
Mental Health Collaboration
Goals :
– To collaborate on efforts to educate the DST membership and
members of communities they serve about targeted areas of mental
health:
• Bullying
• Postpartum depression
• Successful aging later in life
– Communicate importance of seeking help with a range of behavioral
and mental health conditions, especially in underserved populations,
and encourage affected individuals to seek treatment by healthcare
professionals.
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Bullying Module
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• This website will be the primary source of information for the module
• StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies
on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can
prevent and respond to bullying
• StopBullying.gov coordinates closely with the Federal Partners in Bullying
Prevention Steering Committee
– An interagency effort led by the Department of Education that works to
coordinate policy, research, and communications on bullying topics.
– The Federal Partners include representatives from the U.S. Departments of
Agriculture, Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, the Interior, and
Justice, as well as the Federal Trade Commission and the White House Initiative
on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Bullying Module
• 1 hour session for middle school – high school kids
• Focusing on how to be more than a bystander when they witness
bullying
– Material adapted from fact sheets on StopBullying.gov
• Contents:
– Facilitator’s guide
• Written in plain language that can be easily administered and understood
• Includes conversation starters to help encourage peer to peer conversation
– Slide deck
• Written with clear and concise age appropriate language
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KnowBullying Mobile App
• By the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Provides tips on talking about school, work, relationships, life, and bullying.
• This can help parents and caregivers prevent bullying and increase communication with children while making
dinner, shopping, or anytime you have 15 minutes together with a child.
• The app also has a feature to remind you that it’s time to talk
KnowBullying includes:
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• Information about bullying
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• Warning signs that your child may be
bullying others, being bullied, or witnessing
others being bullied
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• Conversation starters to talk with your child
about bullying
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Reminders to talk with your child at times
that work best for you and your family
Ability to share advice right from the app in
an email and/or text message
Quick access to bullying prevention
resources
Resources for educators
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Postpartum Depression Module
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Postpartum Depression
NIMH has developed a portfolio of materials
that will focus on sharing information about
Postpartum Depression, including the signs
and symptoms, treatment options and tips on
how to encourage individuals to seek help.
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Postpartum Depression Materials
• Facilitator’s guide and slide deck – an easy to follow
PowerPoint presentation for educating members
and/or the public
• Video – a short video containing information from
experts in the field and testimony from a woman
who experienced postpartum depression
• Fact Sheet – a one-page document highlighting key
facts about postpartum depression
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Depression Information For Collegiate Members
Many people experience the first symptoms of
depression during late childhood, adolescence, or
during the college years. This module includes a
booklet that describes what depression is, how it
affects college students, treatment options; and a
planning guide to assist collegiate members in
organizing an educational program that utilizes
campus and local resources.
Contents:
• Downloadable booklet
• Planning guide
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Successful Aging Module
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Successful Aging
The successful aging module is a cadre of
resources for older individuals containing
information on topics including doctor-patient
communication; depression and aging,
menopause, loss of a spouse; fitness and healthy
eating, sleep problems, and cognitive decline, etc.
Materials have been provided or adapted from
literature developed by the National Institute on
Aging and the National Institute on Mental
Health.
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Successful Aging
Contents
• Facilitator guide and slide deck – 45 minute presentation on
patient-doctor communication
• Bulk ordering of publications and resource materials on multiple
health topics including depression and older adults, menopause,
cognitive decline, healthy eating and exercise, etc.
• Content support – Chapters can create an online account with
the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to have health information
for older adults directly streamed to their websites. The content
is automatically updated by NIA.
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Program Evaluation
• Making sure that the program meets the needs and achieves its goals
and objectives is everyone’s responsibility
– Short assessment tools will be provided to chapters that participate
– Chapters will be asked to provide data on who and how many
participated (when feasible)
• The more information we receive on the program the better it will be
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Chapter Participation
Chapters are asked to participate in the Initiative in one
or more of the following targeted areas:
• Bullying – Introduce information through chapter youth program
curriculum
• Postpartum depression – Implement through chapter’s physical and
mental health programs with:
• Internal presentations for membership – NIMH video, local
experts/expert panels, discussions, Q & A sessions
• External presentation for community members – NIMH video, local
experts/expert panels, personal testimonies, discussions, Q & A
sessions
• Depression – Share information and resources through various oncampus college activities
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Chapter Participation
• Successful aging in later life - Implement through chapter’s physical and
mental health programs with/by:
– Internal presentations and/or discussions – include topics specific to needs
of targeted population
– External seminars/workshops with breakout discussion groups facilitated
by local experts; panel discussion – single or multiple topics specific to
needs of targeted population
– Considering partnerships with AARP, Alzheimer’s Association, local mental
health association, related community agency, other
– Publicizing via local organizations, churches, newspapers, radio, TV, social
media, etc.
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Additional Resources
Resources for each target area will be included in the module
materials.
• Resources will be from federal government sources
– These materials can be used freely by the public
– Online versions can be downloaded and copied
– Print version can be ordered online and sent to your location for free
• Information on national organizations that focus on the
targeted areas will also be provided
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Attributions and Limitation of Use
• NICHD or NIMH (as a part of the NIH), as well as the source document, must be
cited in any communications or publications developed or created in relation to
this Initiative. All information and materials developed or created by DST for or in
connection with the Initiative must be reviewed by NICHD or NIMH and include
the following disclaimer:
“The views expressed in these materials [or by participants at this event] do not necessarily reflect the official
policies or opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, or
its components; nor does the inclusion of logos of outside entities constitute or imply an endorsement by any
Federal entity.”
• Chapters may link to electronic content provided by NIH but cannot post NIH
logos on web sites, social media platforms, or developed/created materials
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Questions?
Mental Health Across the Lifespan
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National Program Planning &
Development Committee
Martha S. Lue Stewart, Ph.D., Chair
Economic Development
Lori Jones Gibbs
Educational Development
Mary Estes Henry
International Awareness &
Involvement
Patricia A. Ackerman, Ph.D.
Brandi P. Jones
Sheila Guinyard Ogilvie
Sybil Knight-Burney, Ed.D.
Physical & Mental Health
Joyce Jones Guinyard, DC
Barbara Moseley-Davis
Patricia M. Reed-Cunningham
Rolanda E. Davis, R.Ph.
Karen Eley Sanders, Ed.D.
Sandra M. Lucado
Pamela Hart Hemphill
Marya L. Shegog, Ph.D.
Danita L. Wimbush
Stacey Nicole Mabray, Ed.D.
Paula V. Snowden, Ed.D.
Jennifer C. Stimpson
Martha S. Lue Stewart, Ph.D.
Jackie E. Williams, Ph.D.
Headquarters Staff
Carolyn McCrea
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Liz Newsome
Program Specialist
[email protected]
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NIH Program Coordinators
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development:
Triesta Fowler-Lee, M.D.
Coordinator, National Child and Maternal Health Education Program
National Institute of Mental Health:
Phyllis Quartey-Ampofo, M.P.H., C.H.E.S.
Public Liaison Officer and Lead Program Specialist
LeShawndra Price, Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator
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