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When Knowledge Saves Lives: Tackling Suicide Stigma Through Education

“Only seven people out of nearly a thousand could answer most questions about suicide correctly.” That’s one of the most striking findings from a 2025 study of everyday citizens in Iran. It’s not a typo—less than one percent had strong knowledge about suicide. And the less people knew, the more likely they were to believe […]

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Mental health

Exploring the Intersection of Public Health and Nature

Understanding the vital connection between public health and nature has never been more crucial. As societies continue to urbanize and industrialize, the natural environment remains a key factor in shaping community wellbeing, resilience, and overall health outcomes. The Importance of Nature for Public Health Nature plays a multifaceted role in supporting public health. From promoting […]

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Mental health

Why Smoking Gestures May Be Harder to Quit Than Nicotine

Here’s a personal anecdote. I gave up smoking in 2008, coming down from a pack a day. I gave up drinking in 2017, coming down from similar amounts. I don’t want a drink. I still sometimes crave a cigarette It’s not uncommon. Picture a smoker stepping outside during a stressful day. Before the first puff, […]

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Mental health

Managing the Vagus Nerve: A Key to Improved Mental Health in Public Health

Stress appears to be an ever-present factor that influences our lives, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. Recent insights into the vagus nerve present promising opportunities for managing stress and improving mental health, aligning with sentiments expressed in public health narratives. BBC News highlights that training this vital nerve might provide individuals with a […]

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Mental health

How Trauma-Informed Care Can Transform Homeless Services

On a cold Ottawa morning, a peer support worker named Jen sits across from a man at a drop-in center. He’s wary—one eye on the door, one hand on his coffee. She doesn’t start with a checklist or clipboard. She starts with a question: “How are you sleeping?” It’s not small talk. It’s a lifeline. […]

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Health equity

What’s Blocking Mexico’s Push for Teen Mental Health

In a small rural clinic in Chiapas, a 17-year-old girl sits with her mother, explaining that she hasn’t slept well in weeks. She’s been anxious, skipping school, and sometimes thinks about ending her life. The nurse listening to her story has compassion—but not the tools, training, or referral network to help.Scenes like this are becoming […]

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Mental health

How a Pittsburgh Program Cuts Overdose Risk by 99%

When Marcus left the Allegheny County Jail, he had nothing—no ID, no insurance, no medication for his opioid use disorder. What he did have was a phone number handed to him before release. He called it the next morning. Within hours, he was speaking to a doctor, receiving a prescription for buprenorphine, and setting up […]

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Mental health

What the Holidays Reveal About Suicide Risk

On a snowy Christmas morning, emergency rooms around the world tend to be quieter than usual. But just a week later, on New Year’s Day, that calm can break. Across dozens of studies, researchers have found that suicide rates spike when the calendar turns—a stark reminder that the transition from one year to the next […]

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Mental health

65% of Migrants Report Loneliness—Why Communities Aren’t Ready

Loneliness has been called an “epidemic” by governments in the U.K., U.S., Japan, and elsewhere. It’s linked to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and even early mortality. For public health professionals, loneliness is not a soft social issue—it’s a modifiable risk factor with tangible health impacts. The Assyrian case is instructive because it reflects patterns found […]

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Mental health

The Intersection of Mental Health and Vaccine Trust

Alarming statistics from the United Nations indicate a growing trust crisis impacting vaccine rollouts globally. The report, highlighting the “information and trust crisis” concerning vaccines, poses a significant threat to immunization efforts and the fight against preventable diseases. This trust crisis coexists with another burgeoning issue: mental health, as reported by the UN Secretary-General in […]

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Mental health

A New Tool for Peer Recovery Programs

Last year, staff at a small recovery community center in Texas were working late on yet another grant proposal. They knew their peer-led support groups were saving lives—but when funders asked for hard numbers on cost and impact, the answers were fuzzy. How do you put a dollar figure on recovery support or the lives […]

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