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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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Global

The Economy and Suicide: The Numbers

Last year, a health department official in a mid-sized U.S. county faced a tough question from her board: “Why are suicide rates still rising when the economy is improving?” That disconnect—between better numbers on paper and worse outcomes in real life—captures a dilemma that stretches far beyond one county. A new global study offers fresh […]

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Global

Over a Billion Affected by Mental Health

In a startling revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that over a billion people globally are living with mental health conditions. This emerging crisis heralds a need for rapid and strategic interventions. From anxiety and depression to more severe disorders, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly pervasive, affecting individuals, communities, and economies worldwide. […]

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Mental health

Why Resilience Matters in Mental Health: What Public Health Needs to Know

In the face of tough circumstances—poverty, trauma, unstable homes—some people manage to thrive. Why? What makes the difference? That’s where the concept of resilience comes in. More and more public health and mental health systems are embracing resilience as a key part of how we support people, especially those at risk of developing mental health […]

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Mental health

Rethinking “Psychopathology” for Public Health

Mental health shapes everything—from how we relate to others to how we get through the day. But understanding what qualifies as a mental disorder is not always straightforward. If you’ve ever wondered who decides what’s “normal” or when emotions become diagnosable, you’re not alone. In public health, we often use systems like the DSM (Diagnostic […]

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Mental health

What Happens When Pilots Suffer in Silence?

On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps. The cause? The copilot, struggling with undiagnosed depression, intentionally brought down the plane—killing all 150 people aboard. The tragedy shook aviation to its core and exposed a silent crisis hiding in plain sight: the mental health of pilots. Note: For more on this […]

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Mental health

New Research Reveals 3 Keys to Preventing Teen Gambling

It starts earlier than you think. A splashy ad during a soccer match. A pop-up promising fast cash. A borrowed phone and a few taps later—boom, they’re in. The latest research out of South Korea uncovers an unsettling trend: a growing number of adolescents are gambling not just occasionally, but problematically. And the path to […]

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Mental health

1 in 4 ‘Gambling-Traders’ Show Signs of Gambling Disorder

TL;DR: A new study reveals that some retail investors blur the lines between gambling and trading—especially younger men drawn to cryptocurrency and high-frequency trading. One in four in this “gambling-trader” group shows signs of gambling disorder. Picture this: A 32-year-old man opens a trading app on his phone. Before finishing his coffee, he’s bought and […]

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