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Why mobile mental health care works for clients and social workers

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Appleweis is a behavioral health specialist on one of New York City’s mobile treatment teams. The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must approve clients to determine whether IMT is an appropriate level of care.

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Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing: Poll

The Hill

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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Report on Georgia Latinos: Legal status and language among barriers to health

HEALTHBEAT

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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#WNTD Blog: Tobacco and Mental Health - Untangling the relationship and identifying opportunities to progress policy

Institute of Public Health

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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The Highs and Lows of Health in the Virginias

Black Health Matters

Health in the Virginias Imagine living where mental health support is readily available, and community well-being is a top priority. Now, picture a neighboring state where mental health struggles are heightened and resources are scarce. Virginia’s Success in Health and Wellness Have you ever heard of Falls Church?

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Big Data Helps Drive the Future of Virtual Healthcare

Smart Data Collective

Increased Attention to Mental Health Wellbeing. When the pandemic hit, mental health services were interrupted. When combined with electronic medical records, this offers medical providers a complete image of a person’s lifestyle and aids in painting a clearer picture of their present health.

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Podcast from Washington: CDC HIV Programs, Local to Global

The NACCHO Podcast Series

The two dive deeper into Congress’ reception to the budget request and new proposals for public health programs. They each discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on their HIV programs, as well as the challenges of HIV work during a pandemic.