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91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Health Literacy Center
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"91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Health Literacy Center" over several cartoons of organs. Below it says "Project funded by NIDILRR/ACL, #90DPHF001".

The 91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Health Literacy Center (HLC), funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR, 90DPHF0001), focuses on health and wellness among individuals with serious mental illness who live with other co-occurring disabilities and physical health conditions. The HLC has a specific interest in health literacy and promoting wellness as a means toÌýenhance mental health recovery, function, and community participation.

The research and developmental activities included in the HLC focus on three projects:

Project 1 is an exploratory longitudinal study of chronic physical health conditions among individualsÌýwith psychiatric disabilities, focusing on health screening and management of chronic health and utilization of health services over two years.

Project 2 focuses on improving health literacy and promoting wellness among individuals with psychiatric disabilities and workforce providers. This second project builds on findings from the longitudinal health study to develop, evaluate, and disseminate a comprehensive, coordinated series of health literacy and wellness promotion modules and tools. These materials integrate components specifically relevant to illness risk and health management for the target population and the behavioral health workforce.

Project 3 focuses on developing, pilot testing, refining, and disseminating state-of the-science skills modules focused on promoting health, improving wellness, and addressing needs related to reproductive health, sexuality, and sexual behaviors among diverse individuals in recovery.

The HLC is in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine.

Download free materials from the 91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ HLC and visit our online health webinar library at the links below:


91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ HLC Health Awareness Tools
(all files are downloadable PDF)

Mental Health:

Suicide Awareness Among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Strategies for Promoting Mental Illness Awareness in Your Community A 91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Time Capsule- Dincin’s Original 6 Goals 5 R’s of Medication Adherence 91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Peer Health Navigator Research Report- May 2023 Quit Smoking to Improve Mental Health Seasonal Changes and Mental Health

Respiratory Health/Smoking Cessation:

Feeling Targeted by Big Tobacco? 10 Ways to Reduce Nicotine Cravings Respiratory Health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Air Quality and Respiratory Health Quit Smoking to Improve Mental Health Promoting Respiratory Health and Wellness

Promoting Healthy Sleep:

The Importance of Healthy Sleep & Wellness

Sleep Wellness

Heart Health:

Tips for a Strong, Healthy Heart

Eating Healthy For Your Heart Building a Healthy & Balanced Plate 5 Things to Know 91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Hypertension Quit Smoking to Improve Mental Health Healthy Heart Habits Hypertension mini tool

Substance Use:

Alcohol Awareness for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Chronic Liver Disease & Liver Health Feeling Targeted by Big Tobacco? 10 Ways to Reduce Nicotine Cravings Quit Smoking to Improve Mental Health

COVID Tools:

Staying Safe During COVID-19: Daily & Weekly Activities Depression, Anxiety & COVID-19 UIC COVID-19 Impact Impact of COVID-19 for People with Substance Use Conditions
Impact of COVID-19 for People With Mental Health Conditions Covid Vaccination Member Fact Sheet Variants of COVID-19 and Safety COVID-19 Booster

Health Screenings:

Colorectal Cancer Screening & Prevention for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness January is Cervical Health Month: Supporting Individuals in Scheduling & Attending Pelvic Exams Men’s Health: Recommended Schedule of Screenings, Well-Care Visits & Vaccinations Immunizations and You World AIDS Day Awareness
Mammography & Breast Health Health Screenings as We Age Chronic Liver Disease & Liver Health Get to Know Your Kidneys

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Special Population Tools:

Colorectal Cancer Screening & Prevention for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness January is Cervical Health Month: Supporting Individuals in Scheduling & Attending Pelvic Exams Men’s Health: Recommended Schedule of Screenings, Well-Care Visits & Vaccinations Mammography & Breast Health Health Screenings as We Age Coming Out Day 2023 Trans-Inclusive Care: Strategies for Supporting Gender Diverse Individuals

Self Care:

Psoriasis Self-Care Routines Cognitive Health and Older Adults Taking Time to Relax and Rejuvenate Summer Safety
Media Literacy & Your Health Employment & Health 5 R’s of Medication Adherenc Building a Healthy & Balanced Plate Coming Out Day 2023
Quit Smoking to Improve Mental Health Building Successful Self-Care Routines Oral Health is Whole Health  

Trans-Inclusive Care: Strategies for Supporting Gender Diverse Individuals

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Exercise/Mobility:

Why Should You Drink Water? ÌýPain Management Walking Anti-Inflammatory-Food

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Nutrition:

Meal Planning & Budgeting on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Trust Your Gut: Promoting Good Gastrointestinal Health Why Should You Drink Water? Building a Healthy & Balanced Plate
Eating The Rainbow Food Accessibility, A Key to Nutrition Security Oral Health is Whole Health Anti-Inflammatory-Food
91¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ HLC Health Awareness Tools in Spanish
(all files are downloadable PDF)

Examenes de Salud para Todas las Edades

Navegando por la Adherencia a los Medicamentos

Planear para Mi Visita Medica

Creando una Rutina Saludable para tu Cuerpo y Mente

 

DigitalÌýHealth Tools

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Email and Voicemail: Valuable Tools in Healthcare and Beyond Digital Health 2.0 Health Portals for Better Health CommunicationÌý Media Literacy & Your Health

 

Thresholds HLC Webinar Library

 

Fruit or Vegetable of the Month Resources
(all files are downloadable PDF)
Acorn Squash Apples Banana Bell Pepper Blueberry Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Chickpeas

 

Collard Greens Corn Cranberry Cucumber

Eggplant

Garlic

Grapefruit Green Bean Mushrooms Peach

 

Pear Pineapple Plum Pumpkin Strawberry Sweet Potato Tangerine Tomato Watermelon Zucchini

Anti-Inflammatory FoodÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýÌýHealthy Food For The StomachÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýEating The RainbowÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Food Accessibility

Thresholds Health Literacy Calendar 2023

January

February

March

AprilÌý

May

June

Eye Exam Frequency 7 Steps to a Healthier Heart Eating the Rainbow World Health Day Stroke Symptoms National HIV Testing Day

July

August

September

October

November

December

Illinois Warm Line Eating to Reduce Inflammation Utilizing 988 Tips for Health Literacy 5 Healthy Habits for Diabetes Awareness Month Immunizations and You