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Community Mental Health Support Shows Varied Recovery Outcomes

Community mental health services are designed to foster personal recovery, but how does routine support in real-world settings affect recovery-related outcomes? A recent evaluation in Spain provides insight into the differentiated trajectories of recovery elements among adults receiving community support. Aims and Framework The research, conducted within Spain’s public social services, aimed to track changes […]

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Analytics

Bridging Data and Action: Leveraging Community Health Assessments for Systematic Change

Imagine a bustling community meeting in Shelby County, Tennessee. Health department officials, local hospital representatives, and community advocates gather to discuss the latest public health data. Despite dozens of programs operating throughout the county, the meeting’s tone carries a familiar frustration: systemic health inequities persist, and the outcomes remain unchanged. It’s a scene playing out […]

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Health equity

The 6-C Model: Revolutionizing Community Engagement

Imagine Ana, a community health worker passionate about improving the well-being of her immigrant neighborhood. Despite her enthusiasm, she’s often frustrated by the barriers to making a genuine impact. She’s involved in a community-academic partnership (CAP), working tirelessly but feeling that her voice isn’t fully heard. Ideas get discussed but rarely lead to action, and […]

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Mental health

Why ‘Third Spaces’ Matter for Youth Mental Health

On a rainy Thursday afternoon in the East of England, a group of young people gather in a converted arts space—an old warehouse transformed into a warm, bright room filled with music, paint, and conversation. Some come to talk. Some come because they don’t know where else to go. A few arrive quietly, sliding into […]

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Collaboration

Most Public Health Programs Ignore These Key Voices

Trust Can’t Be Taught in a Lecture Hall You can’t data-collect your way into someone’s heart. And yet, that’s how most public health programs still train future leaders: enter the community, extract information, exit. But what if real leadership isn’t about mastering statistical software or implementing best practices, but about learning to care? A new […]

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Interview

A conversation with Kim Lucas

We were very excited to hear from a research-practitioner-designer whom I’ve admired since I first saw their work in late 2019. Dr. Kim Lucas is a dynamic academic-practitioner dedicated to fostering community-driven civic research and advancing city-university collaborations. With a deep commitment to leveraging collective expertise for social good, Kim has played pivotal roles in […]

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Society

Tackling Alcohol Harms with a Community Approach

Alcohol-related harms pose a severe threat to global health, particularly among young people. The alcohol industry is increasingly targeting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), exploiting vulnerabilities and contributing to a rise in harmful drinking patterns. While high-income countries (HICs) have made strides in reducing alcohol consumption through various interventions, LMICs face unique challenges and require […]

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Interview

A conversation with Evelyne Kane

Evelyne Kane is Associate Director of Community Engagement and Capacity Building at the world-renowned Camden Coalition. In her role, Evelyne is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with lived experience are equal partners in enhancing systems and services for those navigating health and social complexities. She takes pride in collaborating with community leaders across the U.S. […]

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Mental health

Bringing Addiction Treatment to Those in Need

Opioid overdose deaths have been steadily increasing in the U.S., and the numbers are particularly alarming among Black, Latine, and Indigenous communities, as well as among people experiencing homelessness. While medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can be lifesaving, only a small fraction of eligible individuals actually receive them. To address this gap, a new […]

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Collaboration

Engaging Communities in Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the critical need for a more inclusive and engaged public health system in the United States. The pandemic showed that community-based organizations (CBOs) are essential partners in public health, especially in reaching marginalized communities. This blog post explores a recent study that sheds light on barriers to effective collaboration between […]

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Understanding the Health Implications of Loneliness

In Loneliness and Health published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Louise C. Hawkley sheds light on the profound impact of loneliness on health. Hawkley defines loneliness as the distress resulting from a gap between desired and actual social relationships. This phenomenon is distinct from objective isolation, like living alone or having few social interactions, meaning […]

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