The Power of Text for Teen Vaping Cessation
Vaping among teenagers has become a significant public health concern, with over 2.1 million adolescents in the U.S. regularly using e-cigarettes in 2023 alone. While vaping may seem like a… Read More
Category: mental health
A New Dawn in Suicide Prevention: Australia’s Strategy for Saving Lives
When we talk about public health, one of the most pressing and heart-wrenching challenges we face is the ongoing battle against suicide. With over 700,000 lives lost to suicide each… Read More
Suicide Risk in People with Medical Conditions
Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide globally, according to the World Health Organization. While many conversations around suicide focus on mental health, new research highlights a connection… Read More
How Reporting Can Influence Suicide Rates
When it comes to media reporting on suicide, there’s a thin line between shedding light on a critical public health issue and inadvertently fueling a tragic chain reaction. The influence… Read More
A Social Media Warning Label?
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for adolescents. They scroll through Instagram, share TikTok videos, and chat with friends on Discord—all while navigating their schoolwork,… Read More
How Community Sports Help Vulnerable Adults
Have you ever wondered how something as simple as a community sports program can transform lives? For many adults in socially vulnerable positions, these programs offer more than just a… Read More
The Lifesaving Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder Revealed
Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to plague our society, with overdose deaths reaching staggering numbers. In 2023 alone, over 74,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the United States. Despite… Read More
Silent Struggles: Anxiety in Infertile Men
Infertility is a topic often wrapped in silence, yet it profoundly impacts millions worldwide. While much attention has been focused on women, the struggles men face are equally significant but… Read More
Transforming Bereavement Care
Grief is a universal experience, touching every one of us at some point in our lives. Yet, despite its inevitability, our systems of care often fall short when it comes… Read More
The Treatment Cost$ of Depression
It’s easy to overlook the silent struggles of mental health. One such struggle is depression, a condition that has grown increasingly prevalent across all socioeconomic groups and geographic regions. The… Read More
Mindfulness: A Double-Edged Sword for Public Health?
Mindfulness, a practice that has captured the interest of millions worldwide, promises calm, focus, and a better quality of life. But what if this ancient practice, stripped of its ethical… Read More
What’s the Buzz About Microdosing?
In recent years, there’s been a surge of interest in a peculiar trend: microdosing. The concept is simple: taking minuscule amounts of psychedelics like LSD or psilocybin mushrooms regularly to… Read More