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view article - Decoding the Violence of Neighborhoods 05.17.2024 view article - Decoding the Violence of Neighborhoods Health Equity Violence Decoding the Violence of Neighborhoods Prolonged exposure to violence can have profound health implications, affecting individuals and generations. Fellow Jude Sleiman
view article - The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious 03.25.2024 view article - The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious Those who are paying the closest attention to the 2024 Presidential Election are experiencing a wide range of negative emotions about it—including anxiety, nervousness, stress, and anger. Guest Author Matt Motta
view article - Investing in Employee Well-Being 03.12.2024 view article - Investing in Employee Well-Being Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Investing in Employee Well-Being Paid sick leave can positively impact mental health, with employees with access to this benefit being 31-64% less likely to report experiencing depression or anxiety daily. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Childhood in Crisis: Children's Health Disparities and Caregiver Strain 12.12.2023 view article - Childhood in Crisis: Children's Health Disparities and Caregiver Strain Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Childhood in Crisis: Children's Health Disparities and Caregiver Strain Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children have seen an uptick in anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - Khadijah Booth Watkins 12.07.2023 view article - Khadijah Booth Watkins Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Khadijah Booth Watkins Khadijah Booth Watkins, associate director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Residency Training Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, discusses some of the greatest threats to adolescent mental health and how we can build resilience among this population. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - Sasha Zhou 12.05.2023 view article - Sasha Zhou Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Sasha Zhou Sasha Zhou, assistant professor at Wayne State University and a member of the leadership team at the Healthy Minds Network, discusses the current state of mental health among college students and how we can better support this population. Fellow Caroline Dignard
view article - Anxiety to Action: Inspiring Climate Activism 11.17.2023 view article - Anxiety to Action: Inspiring Climate Activism Environment Climate Change Anxiety to Action: Inspiring Climate Activism While many Americans identify climate change as a major concern, few actually take action, citing a lack of skills and knowledge as significant barriers. Fellow Adna Jaganjac