Research Archives

03.28.2024 Historic housing buildings on the Upper West Side in New York City

The Cost of Stability: Affordable Housing and Health

Housing assistance programs are associated with reduced anxiety and stress, and increased feelings of control. But these programs alone cannot solve the health challenges associated with housing instability.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

03.27.2024 Crowd of people walking on busy city street - abstract city life concept

Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions

Community violence interventions, like streetwork teams, can bring a sense of trust and healing to those deeply affected by gang-related violence.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.21.2024 blurry image of health care workers walking around a hospital or clinical setting

Bridging the Substance Use Treatment Gap

Bridge clinics have emerged as innovative models of care for those seeking treatment for substance use disorder, cutting through the challenges these individuals have faced in other health care settings.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.18.2024 Symbol of the misinformation available on the internet about the coronavirus pandemic

Health Equity

Don’t Drink the Bleach: Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and belief in misinformation were found to be symptoms of the same underlying traits, including perceived victimhood, conflictual behavior, and political ideology.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

03.15.2024 residential housing

Promoting Housing Stability: Eviction Prediction

Helping the unhoused population requires not only finding stable housing for those without shelter, but also keeping people from losing their homes in the first place.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.14.2024 Close-up of a young woman's hand holding the hand of an older man lying on a bed. Caregiving concept

Caring for the Caregiver

As the population ages, caregiving from an immediate family member is on the rise. But this informal care can take a detrimental toll on the caregiver's mental, physical, and financial health.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

03.13.2024 Low angle of sidewalk in city in sunny day

Youth Fitness Disparities: Why Neighborhoods Matter

Youth who live in neighborhoods with more resources, including high walkability and ample green space, tend to be the most physically fit.

Guest Author Emily D'Agostino

03.12.2024 Illustration of man watering brain growing happy smiling face seedling plant. Employee wellness concept

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

03.11.2024 Broken window with cracked glass pattern and a bullet hole in the middle, representing gun violence

Health Consequences of Gun Violence Exposure

Gun violence exposure, both individually and cumulatively, has critical implications for mental, physical, and behavioral health and well-being.

Guest Author Daniel Semenza

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