The Hennepin County Library Patrons Union led a push to increase access to naloxone in public libraries. This led to a county wide policy change. Read more about this initiative by clicking the link below to access the Star Tribune article written by Susan Du.
Read MoreThe MARI Safe Station is a first of its kind access point for individuals looking for help with substance use disorder. This project was featured in the Star Tribune. The full article can be reached by clicking the link below.
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KOPI is pleased to announce that our abstract titled "Evaluating the Impact of a Training Program in Prehospital Trauma Care and Mental Health for Traffic Police in Arusha, Tanzania" was accepted for oral presentation at the "4th Annual National Non-Communicable Diseases Scientific Conference 2022" in Mwanza, Tanzania. This abstract reports on the work completed in Arusha during the August 2022 initiative created in partnership with Same Qualities Foundation. A list of authors/contributors are below. Dr. Godfrey Kisigo was our lead evaluator on this work and instrumental in the evaluation and writing process.
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Christine Klein has been with KOPI for the last two years. First as a volunteer and now as a project coordinator working on international and local efforts to address addiction and gaps in mental health care. We are beyond excited to announce that Christine has been selected as a 2021-22 MINN Fellow! We couldn't be happier to hear she has been given this well-deserved opportunity. Congratulations!
Read MoreAnother wonderful way to support our mission. KOPI has brand new tee available in the bonfire store. Click into this news post to check the new design. It’s a great way to snag a shirt and support a good cause.
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Dr. Stephen Dunlop details the impact of trauma on global health. He addresses the impact, how it disproportionately effects low and middle income countries, and the important role that prehospital emergency medicine plays in addressing the issue.
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KOPI will be returning to Arusha in January 2021. We have started a new fundraising campaign in order to raise money to purchase materials used for training and patient care. One unique way you can help support our cause is by purchasing a t-shirt from our Bonfire store. 100% of the proceeds will go toward supporting our 2021 training program in Arusha.
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We are less than a week out from our November 2019 trip to Arusha. Thanks to your support we will be able to put on a successful training. We will be posting regularly from Arusha. Follow along by visiting our Facebook page and website.
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Mental health is incredibly important to us. When we started developing training for prehospital providers, we decided we needed a partner who was an expert in mental health care. That’s why we partnered with PraireCare.
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Check out this fun way to support Phase One of The Arusha Project (our training trip this November).
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In November 2019 KOPI will be traveling to Arusha, Tanzania to train police officers in prehospital trauma care and mental health which will dramatically improve outcomes in the region. Find out more by viewing our story.
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Atlanta psychotherapist and sex addiction expert, Bill Herring, does an excellent job detailing the “SET” framework. An effective communication technique to use when emotions run high.
Read MoreAimee Mullins discusses the opportunity of adversity in a TED talk from 2009.
Read MoreDr. Andy Lichtenheld bravely discusses failure in a culture that prides itself in perfection. A lesson on failing better.
Read MoreOlanzapine will now be available to paramedics in Canada, Ramsey County is trying to improve mental healthcare in it’s prison system, and respiratory nurses might be the best choice for CBT in COPD patients.
Read MoreJohann Hari addressees what really causes addiction and how we can overcome it in a TED talk from 2015.
Read MoreA look at the way we approach mental health research, magic mushrooms as a treatment for depression, the health care worker shortage, and police response to mental health calls.
Read MoreA look at cognition and marijuana, a brief history of ECT, mental health advocacy work overseas, and therapy in the digital age.
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Ottowa, Chicago, and Fairfax County. A look at what is being done right and wrong when it comes to first responders and mental health.
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A look at the United States opioid epidemic, the impact of violence on healthcare workers, and mental health efforts in areas of conflict.
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