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Mental health

Can Place-Based Approaches Improve Adolescent Mental Health? The Evidence is (Surprisingly) Thin

What if the secret to better adolescent mental health wasn’t found in a therapist’s office, but in the streets, schools, and parks of a community? That’s the promise of place-based approaches (PBAs)—collaborative efforts between multiple sectors, like public health officials, schools, and community groups, to improve health by changing the environments where young people live. […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, March 26, 2025

Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a healthier, informed future! 5 things to know as Dr. Oz gets one step closer to leading Medicare […]

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Mental health

Can spending less make you feel worse?

As we potentially sit on the edge of a recession, what happens when you can no longer afford the little joys in life—an occasional night out, a concert, or even a small luxury like a nice watch? Most of us understand the financial strain of hard times, but new research suggests that cutting back on […]

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Commentary

Navigating DEIA Language Mandates: A Practical Guide for Public Health Policy Professionals

In our previous post, we explored how researchers can adapt to new federal restrictions on using Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) language in grant proposals. Now, we turn to public health practitioners in policy, government, and contracting roles. These professionals are on the front lines of implementing programs and writing policy briefs under evolving […]

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News

Public Health News Round Up, March 24, 2025

Time is Running Out—Sustain Public Health Today! Receive trusted insights that empower you to make immediate community impacts. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of changemakers! CT wants to cut off weight loss drug payments for some residents. They […]

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Workforce

The Science of Staying on the Job

Every year, millions of workers call out sick, leading to lost productivity, increased stress on coworkers, and financial strain on businesses and economies. The numbers are staggering—a 44% increase in sick leave between 2006 and 2020 in Europe alone. And yet, despite decades of research, we still struggle to find effective ways to keep workers […]

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Implementation

Are Clinical Trial Results Actually Useful for You?

A breakthrough cancer drug shows promising results in a clinical trial. Doctors and policymakers are eager to adopt it. But there’s a catch—the study was conducted on a group of patients who are younger, healthier, and more affluent than the population it’s meant to serve. Will the treatment work just as well for older adults […]

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News

Public Health News Roundup, March 21, 2025

Plenty of science still coming up next week. They can stop the funding, but it’s going to be hard to stop a bunch of angry scientists from putting their research out there. Let us not forget, public health is GLOBAL. Here’s some of the research coming up next week. Also scroll down for some of […]

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Health equity

The Urgent Need for Culturally Responsive Suicide Prevention for Latinx Adults

In 2020, suicide became the fifth leading cause of death among Latinx individuals in the United States. Behind this statistic are complex stories—working-aged men who struggle in silence, women facing mounting mental health stressors, and young adults navigating cultural identity conflicts. The increase in suicidal ideation and attempts among Latinx adults is alarming, yet existing […]

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