view article - Trauma in Humanitarian Contexts 06.07.2018 view article - Trauma in Humanitarian Contexts Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Trauma in Humanitarian Contexts Mental health professionals working with refugees and displaced people often focus on the “trauma story." Psychological recovery comes from improvements in the overall political, economic, and societal circumstances and the meaning people find in their lives. Guest Author Andres Barkil-Oteo
view article - Trans Health Matters 06.01.2018 view article - Trans Health Matters Health Equity LGBTQ+ Health Trans Health Matters Transgender individuals face increased risk of both HIV and depression. Using Medicare data, Dragon and colleagues identified additional increased risks for chronic diseases such as COPD and chronic kidney disease. Fellow Chrissy Packtor
view article - Facing the Mirror after Amputation 05.30.2018 view article - Facing the Mirror after Amputation Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Facing the Mirror after Amputation Initial mirror experiences can be traumatic for individuals who have lost limbs, and trigger a wide range of emotions including self-revulsion, anger, and hopelessness. Guest Author Wyona M. Freysteinson
view article - Payday Go Away, Come Again ACA 05.29.2018 view article - Payday Go Away, Come Again ACA Health Equity Policy Payday Go Away, Come Again ACA Medicaid can improve family finances. Payday loans, controversial high-interest short-term borrowing, decreased in counties in California that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Guest Authors Heidi L. Allen, Tal Gross
view article - Veterans Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury 05.25.2018 view article - Veterans Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury Health Equity Veterans Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury Since 2000, more than 375,000 service members have experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Veterans with TBI readjusting to civilian life can have difficulty entering the workforce or continuing their education. Guest Author Terri K. Pogoda
view article - Sex and the City’s Network 05.23.2018 view article - Sex and the City’s Network Health Equity LGBTQ+ Health Sex and the City’s Network A study of young Black MSM in Chicago examined the association between Facebook networks and awareness of PrEP, a medication which can substantially reduce the risk of acquiring HIV. Guest Author Aditya S. Khanna
view article - Online Addiction and Mental Health 05.18.2018 view article - Online Addiction and Mental Health Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Online Addiction and Mental Health Access to the virtual world provides teens with opportunities to develop emotionally and build friendships, but, for some, positive social interaction can turn into addiction. Fellow Erin Polka
view article - Marijuana Messages and Pregnancy 05.14.2018 view article - Marijuana Messages and Pregnancy Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Marijuana Messages and Pregnancy The health effects of marijuana use in pregnancy and postpartum remain largely unknown. This scientific uncertainty has created challenges for public health education about marijuana use. Guest Author Marian Jarlenski
view article - Emergency Departments: Safety Nets for Dental Care? 05.11.2018 view article - Emergency Departments: Safety Nets for Dental Care? Health Equity Emergency Departments: Safety Nets for Dental Care? Emergency departments are often referred to as “safety nets” for low-income and uninsured patients. Accessing dental care can be difficult for patients who are not privately insured. Fellow Chrissy Packtor