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Mass Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis Hidden Behind Bars

Welcome to a revealing exploration of a largely unseen public health crisis: mass incarceration. It’s a topic that doesn’t often make headlines, yet deeply affects millions of lives, especially within marginalized communities in the United States. Historical Roots of Mass Incarceration Mass incarceration, a complex issue rooted in centuries of racial discrimination and socio-economic inequality, […]

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The Power and Challenges of America’s New Suicide Prevention Number: Georgia’s Experience

In recent years, suicide has emerged as a critical public health issue in the United States. The surge in suicide rates, compounded by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing opioid epidemic, has pushed mental health to the forefront of national concern. This growing urgency has catalyzed significant federal responses, including the […]

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Exploring the Landscape of Suicide Prevention: Insights from a Scoping Review

Suicide prevention is a critical public health issue, and understanding the most effective strategies to implement and disseminate interventions is crucial. A recent article titled Implementation strategies in suicide prevention: a scoping review, published in Implementation Science, sheds light on this pressing matter. This review delves into the current strategies used in suicide prevention and […]

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Understanding Railway Suicides: A Deeper Look into Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Factors

The tragic phenomenon of railway suicide has been a topic of concern for public health practitioners for years. A recent study, Sociodemographic and psychosocial risk factors of railway suicide: a mixed-methods study combining data of all suicide decedents in the Netherlands with data from a psychosocial autopsy study published in BMC Public Health, sheds new […]

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Mass Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis Hidden Behind Bars

The Power and Challenges of America’s New Suicide Prevention Number: Georgia’s Experience

Exploring the Landscape of Suicide Prevention: Insights from a Scoping Review

Understanding Railway Suicides: A Deeper Look into Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Factors

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