These multilingual videos discuss information about preventing sexual assault and abuse. They describe risk factors, including past experiences of violence and harmful gender roles, as well as protective factors, like close family and community connections. The videos were developed in partnership with Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
These multilingual videos discuss information about the flu. Topics include: symptoms of the flu, differences between the flu and the common cold, which people are most at risk, when to seek emergency attention, the importance of getting the flu shot, side effects of the flu shot, and common flu myths.
These multilingual videos share information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They describe what PTSD is; possible causes of PTSD; effects PTSD may have, such as trouble sleeping, nightmares, memory difficulties, emotional symptoms, physical pains, and avoiding triggering situations or people; signs of PTSD among children; and ways to get support with mental health. Some information […]
These multilingual videos share information about mental wellness and stress. They describe how mental wellness can help cope with stress. Topics include the role of social support, thinking positively, coping activities, goal setting, eating well, exercising regularly, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and asking for help. Some information specific to organizations in Iowa is provided. These […]
These multilingual videos provide information about online sexual abuse. They describe how social media, texting, and email can be used in harmful or abusive ways, including through spreading sexual rumors or sending unwanted sexual pictures. The videos indicate that exchanging sexual pictures is not a crime, unless pictures are shared without permission. Finally, the videos […]
These multilingual videos discuss information about how to help someone who has mental illness. Topics include: stigma related to talking about mental illness; ways to respond if someone tells you they are experiencing mental illness; ways to offer help; and how to listen, keep in contact, and offer ongoing support. These videos were developed in […]
This animated video explains what to do if you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse problems. It defines terms including substance abuse disorder, withdrawal, and overdose. It explains how to get help, that getting better can take a long time, and that needing help is normal.
This animated video, created by Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC), explains how to identify substance abuse, potential reasons for abusing substances, and possible consequences of this behavior.
