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Understanding Homelessness as a Public Health Issue
Homelessness negatively affects physical and mental health. Public health efforts can improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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The Public Health Approach to Preventing Violent Crime
By addressing the root causes of violent crime, public health leaders can minimize health disparities experienced by marginalized communities.
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Mental Health Interventions: How to Respond to a Behavioral Crisis
When someone is experiencing a behavioral emergency, there are several ways to ensure appropriate and effective mental health interventions.
Community HealthCommunity Resources
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.
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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times
Like disease, panic is a social contagion that can sweep whole populations into a frenzy, adding mental health complications to a public health crisis like a pandemic. But there are strategies recommended by public health experts that can be used to dispel panic in communities.
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Teaching Technology to Older Adults During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Going back to school requires a financial investment, but public health scholarships can offset the costs. Check the 21 public health scholarships for MPH students and the useful tips with your applications.