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Mental health

Understanding the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the United States. Each year, thousands of lives are lost to suicide, and many more people struggle with suicidal thoughts. To address this crisis, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide […]

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Health equity

Transforming Crisis Care Through 988 Lifeline

Imagine you’re facing a mental health crisis. You’re scared, alone, and don’t know where to turn. In such moments, a simple, three-digit number—988—can be a lifeline. The 988 Lifeline connects individuals in crisis to immediate support, guiding them toward the help they need. Recently, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to understand how well the 988 […]

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Workforce

Evidence-Informed Policy Making in Healthcare: A Path to Better Public Health Decisions

The influence of scientific research on policy making, particularly in healthcare, cannot be overstated. It is a cornerstone for formulating policies that are not only effective but also efficient, equitable, and grounded in the best available evidence. However, the transition from research to policy is fraught with complexities and challenges. This article explores the dynamics […]

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Society

Understanding the Impact of Gambling Restrictions: Insights from Finland

In a recent, compelling study titled “Availability restrictions and mandatory precommitment in land-based gambling: effects on online substitutes and total consumption in longitudinal sales data“, researchers dive deep into the world of gambling, exploring the effects of certain public health policies on gambling behaviors. For public health practitioners, this study sheds light on how gambling […]

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Workforce

Advocacy in Public Health Education: A Crucial Need for Future Leaders

In an age where public health challenges are increasingly complex and intertwined with policy, the need for skilled advocates in the field is more crucial than ever. The recent study, Charting the Advocacy Landscape: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Syllabi in Public Health Graduate Education, published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, […]

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Health equity

Developing the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database

In the quest to confront and mitigate the global issue of violence against women (VAW), the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step forward with the development of the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database. This innovative tool aims to catalog and analyze VAW policies from 194 WHO Member States, providing invaluable insights […]

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Health equity

A Balanced Approach: How Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Is Reshaping Post-Operative Pain Management

In a recent study titled Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Associated with a Reduction in Post-Operative Opioid Duration Among Orthopedic Patients, researchers delved into the impact of the 2016 Massachusetts 7-day opioid prescription limit law on post-operative prescriptions among orthopedic patients. This study is particularly significant against the backdrop of the opioid overdose epidemic and the […]

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