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How to Help Your Community with Mutual Aid
Mutual aid refers to the voluntary exchange of resources between community members. Here is how to get involved in local mutual aid efforts.
Mental Health
77 Public Health Resources for Addressing Youth Mental Health
Public health professionals can effectively support and consult organizations on practices that best contribute to young people’s mental health. Read this guide to learn more public health resources available.
Addiction RecoveryCoronavirusDrugs & AlcoholMental HealthPandemic
How to Foster Peer Support for Addiction Recovery During Quarantine
Seeking support for addiction recovery can be difficult in a pandemic. These tips can help people struggling with addiction find peer mentors and sponsors.
CoronavirusFamily ResourcesPandemicVaccines
How to Understand School Protocols for COVID-19 and Vaccines
This guide can help families better understand how their school districts, school nurses and local officials are managing the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination rollout.
Community ResourcesWomen's Health
Women’s Health: Tips for Vision Care
Eye health is often critical for safely navigating society. How can individuals, especially women, protect their vision long term?
CoronavirusPandemicResources for Working ProfessionalsWork from Home
How to Create an Ergonomic Work From Home Setup
When working from home, it’s important to create an ergonomic space that is as comfortable as it is affordable.
NetworkingResources for Working ProfessionalsStudent Resources
The Networking Guide for Public Health Professionals
Explore networking resources and tips for public health students and professionals who are ready to launch their career in public health.
Community ResourcesFamily ResourcesMental Health
79 Resources for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Learn more about seeking help for seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that affects individuals when the seasons change.
Addiction RecoveryCommunity ResourcesDrugs & AlcoholFamily ResourcesSmoking Cessation
Calling It Quits: Resources for Teenagers on Vaping and Nicotine Cessation
To understand the health risks associated with vaping and to follow through with the decision to quit e-cigarettes and other nicotine products, teenagers need tools and assistance. Read the following resources that can provide guidance to teenagers, as well as parents, family members, and educators who support them.
Community ResourcesCoronavirusFamily ResourcesPandemic
Information on Masks in the Coronavirus Pandemic—All in One Place
Though masks have become a hot political topic, they are crucial for community health in the coronavirus pandemic. What does the public need to know?
Community ResourcesFamily ResourcesMental HealthNatural Disasters
How Do Natural Disasters Affect Mental Health?
The mental health effects of natural disasters are not as obvious as physical devastation, but they can affect survivors for years.
Community ResourcesCoronavirusEmergency PreparednessNatural DisastersPandemic
Natural Disasters and Public Health in the COVID-19 Era
Natural disasters create conditions that can allow disease to spread, and the COVID-19 pandemic will further complicate disaster responses.