Science Daily - Public Health

OCTOBER 22, 2024

More than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollution, and climate. Scientists are trying to characterize the impact of these factors on mental health and develop new ways to reduce the burden.

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Environmental Health News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Support for mental health in these systems, however, is close to nonexistent, said Lourdes Castro, coordinator of the Somos Defensores program, which monitors violence against human rights defenders in Colombia. Soon, centers focused on the mental health of human rights activists and land defenders started cropping up.

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Frontiers

JUNE 26, 2023

Credit: Frontiers AR/VR metaverse to improve mental health Mental health is widely acknowledged as one of the most pressing issues of our time. The metaverse can provide a continuum of mental healthcare services, which can both benefit patients and drive the advancement of this transformative virtual space.”

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The Hill

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Annenberg Public Policy Center/SSRS poll , released Monday, found that only 15 percent of survey respondents named the correct number for the hotline, officially named the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as of September this year. “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health.

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NC Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By Rachel Crumpler The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the critical role of public health workers. The work was visible as society reeled from an unprecedented health emergency that disrupted life for so many. The work was visible as society reeled from an unprecedented health emergency that disrupted life for so many.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The physical and mental burden of prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke is vastly underestimated by official statistics that are based upon admissions into the health system, finds a large survey of residents affected by the widespread bushfires close to Canberra, Australia’s capital city, in the summer of late 2019 and early 2020.

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Environmental Health News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In an interview, Morales Blanco, the daughter of a fisherman, details her fight to stop fracking in Puerto Wilches and nationwide, her struggles with mental health following years of persistent threats and violence, and the lack of recognition and institutional support available to environmental leaders. Public safety was nonexistent.

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. DeKalb County residents want more options for physical activity and healthy food and better access to health care providers, according to the latest Community Health Needs Assessment. National Institutes of Health grant.

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Latinos, who make up at least 11% of the state’s population, face serious barriers to health care, especially mental health services, according to the State of the Latino Community in Georgia report released Tuesday.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing your mental health and quality of life. This combination offers a unique pathway to boost your emotional and physical health, providing a holistic approach to well-being. neighborhood cohesion, trust and social networking) and physiological well-being.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 23, 2023

Our nation has criminalized mental illness. To ensure people are served by the mental health system, not public safety or emergency departments, requires social workers to champion the importance of building the full continuum of crisis services.

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Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The FDA had a digital health banner day on December 7, announcing one final guidance and two draft guidance documents (with a 60-day comment period). Since some digital health tools will inevitably be subject to regulation while many will not, the agency has previously issued a high-level plan for streamlining its processes.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

October 18, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Breastfeeding difficulties, hypertension, depression, and sleep deprivation are just a handful of the health challenges that mothers may experience in the weeks and months following childbirth.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In service of WashU public health, the conference is a collaboration between the university’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health. She suggested that public trust is paramount and can be achieved through community-centric research approaches. View McGraw’s presentation.

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KFF Health News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And with rising rents and evictions, and decreased access to federal public housing, the use of extended-stay hotels as a long-term option is becoming more frequent. In the Atlanta area, inspections of extended-stay hotels have revealed ventilation issues, insect infestations, mold, and other health threats.

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The Hindu

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The idea is to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and holistic recovery services in addition to social care, and the initiative is expected to set the standard for future collaborations between the government and other like-minded NGOs in Karnataka, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Department of Public Safety , which runs juvenile detention facilities, has filed a series of responses categorically denying the lawsuit’s claims of any policy or practice of regular solitary confinement for young people. The Department of Public Safety oversees 10 state-run detention centers and four county-operated facilities.

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KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism.

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Public Health Informatics Institute Newsletters

MARCH 6, 2024

Lina Saintus highlights successful ways public health organizations have used data to measure and improve child and adolescent mental health (CAMH). The post Stories chronicle success in improving child and adolescent mental health appeared first on PHII.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Electroconvulsive therapy may be one of the most effective treatments for depression and severe mental conditions. But extensive evidence appears to show that ECT may be one of the most valuable and effective options for severe and treatment-resistant mental conditions such as schizophrenia and depression. Unwarranted public fear.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline officer, Vibrant Emotional Health Julie Wertheimer , project director, mental health and justice partnerships, The Pew Charitable Trusts View slides Listen to session More coverage Approximately 2 million people with serious mental health issues are jailed each year, often for misdemeanor crimes.

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PHIG Partners

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s WORKplace WELLbeing initiative, backed by PHIG funding, emphasizes the importance of mental health and overall well-being, and has significantly enhanced workplace wellness for public health staff. logo, brochures, posters) and bite-sized micro lessons for staff.

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Black Health Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Parenting could be hazardous to your mental health, according to the U.S. Parents are not the only ones negatively impacted by a decline in their mental health. Parents are not the only ones negatively impacted by a decline in their mental health. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Their hurt extends to others.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Thomas has a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology and volunteers in public health clinics. Team FPHNYC is thrilled to have a public health champion as this year’s Grand Marshal and has written an open letter to Thomas.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New (2024) study of big city health departments shows they are in dire need of epidemiologists. The shortfall puts at risk the nations efforts to quickly detect and respond to health threats. Epis use many types of data to understand who gets what diseases or health conditions and determine why and how we can possibly prevent them.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Dig deeper By broadening the scope of reporting, we can help the public understand that veteran suicide is not just a military issue, but a complex public health challenge that intersects with civilian life in numerous ways.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Jennifer Fernandez When the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina , nurses based in schools and medical personnel from school-based health centers jumped in to help. The Hendersonville-based system supports more than three dozen school-based health centers in western North Carolina. As of Dec.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

MARCH 13, 2024

Ashwin Vasan today announced that the Adams administration — in partnership with the Fund for Public Health NYC and The Clinton Global Initiative — will host a conference to discuss how New York City can improve Black maternal health and significantly reduce preventable maternal deaths.

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Black Health Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We need mental health interventions and support systems that resonate with our community and acknowledge the specific barriers we face. Drawing from the 2024 Public Perception of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Poll, she shares key findings from the study.

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Public Healthy

AUGUST 21, 2020

It was to be about my worries that we were losing the battle for ‘hearts and minds’ on what public health is, and should be, and how we are occasionally our own worst enemies. So, I started writing again, before the announcement that Public Health England (PHE) will be subsumed into a ‘new’ National Institute for Health Protection.

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Institute of Public Health

MAY 30, 2023

IPH Public Health Development Officers, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds, were among the many delegates to present at the April conference. The report was developed for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, as part of their review of the Ten Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012-2022).

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Environmental Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For most of my life I took it as something that could not be changed; as well as something that was a public good. It relies on the use of emergency (9-1-1) and non-emergency (3-1-1) phone calls to try and reduce behaviors a group of people believe to be unfit, often in public spaces like parks and the outdoors.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What’s your role in public health? I’m a second-year Master of Public Health student in the Health Behavior concentration. Now that I’m in my third semester, I feel like I’ve gotten my bearings and have more flexibility to explore everything both public health and the Triangle area have to offer.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Access to daily, timely and accurate data is crucial to helping combat the gun violence epidemic and amplifying coverage of this public health crisis. That’s where the Hope and Heal Fund — a California-based philanthropic organization taking a public health approach to preventing gun violence — comes in.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s health commissioner, will leave his position on Friday — months earlier than expected, according to city officials. Vasan has led the Health Department for nearly three years.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And with rising rents and evictions, and decreased access to federal public housing, the use of extended-stay hotels as a long-term option is becoming more frequent. In the Atlanta area, inspections of extended-stay hotels have revealed ventilation issues, insect infestations, mold, and other health threats.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As this study points out, if the health care field had a better grasp on these laws, maybe they could be used to prevent more deaths. ERPOs are designed as a public health-oriented law that does not restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners unless they are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.”

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