Mental & Behavioral Health

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Negative Impacts of Psychedelic Drugs

Fellow Lia Musumeci

Secluded In a Post-Pandemic World

Fellow Jude Sleiman

Whispers of Wagging Tails: Silent Shadows of Grief

Fellow Dani Weissert

Questioning Your Faith? Humility May Help

Fellow Heather Sherr

Understanding Mental Health Among Rural Populations

Guest Author Caroline Efird

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07.09.2024 Psychedelic acid trip vector in bright turquoise and black

Negative Impacts of Psychedelic Drugs

While there is buzz about the potential benefits of using psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment, research shows that the risks may outweigh the rewards.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

07.01.2024 An older woman wearing a surgical mask looks out of the window during the COVID-19 pandemic

Secluded In a Post-Pandemic World

Since the pandemic, older adults have struggled with re-entering society, raising concerns about the mental health impact of their isolation.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.13.2024 person holding an animal collar, grieving. pet loss concept

Whispers of Wagging Tails: Silent Shadows of Grief

Grief after pet loss is not widely understood or respected. Allowing space for this grief can help others feel less alone.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.10.2024 Despairing older man on a dark background

Questioning Your Faith? Humility May Help

As we age, we begin to question a lot, including our religion. Recent research points to humility as a tool to healthily navigate the process.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.05.2024 Solitary defocused man in background with soft waving grass in an abstract, contemplative nature background - mental health concept

Understanding Mental Health Among Rural Populations

Cultural variations among Black and White rural populations deeply and uniquely impact their perceptions of mental health.

Guest Author Caroline Efird

06.04.2024

A Toast to Health: Celebrating the Decline in Teenage Drinking

Teenagers may be delaying drinking, with recent research showing a decline in adolescent alcohol use across all ages.

Fellow Heather Sherr

05.30.2024

The Cost of Counting Sheep: Rethinking the Role of Medication

The sleep aid industry is booming, reflecting a troubling reliance on medication to get a good night's sleep.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.23.2024

Rhode Island’s Dashboard Tools for Overdose Response

A three-step approach for building community-focused dashboards to increase accessibility of local health data and lead a data-driven response.

Guest Authors Brandon Marshall, Jesse Yedinak Gray

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