Research Archives

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

03.08.2024 Selective focus on closed door and handles with blurred hallway, locker background. School safety concept

Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence

With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

03.06.2024 Aerial view of pedestrians crossing a zebra crossing amidst the green canopy of trees and the surrounding urban environment

Life Expectancy and the Built Environment

The built environment and health are intricately connected, so community planning and policies need to be tailored to the context in which we live.

Guest Author Byoungjun Kim

03.04.2024 man taking care of his health by walking up stairs at a stadium

Health Equity
Aging Populations

Stepping Toward Better Health

As Americans age, participating in daily accessible physical activity like stair climbing can reduce the risk of disease and improve overall health.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

02.29.2024 Law and Justice concept. Close up of judge's mallet, with books and scales of justice in the background

Health Equity

Jamal vs James: Name Bias In the Courtroom

Despite efforts to mitigate biases in courtroom sentencing, judges issue harsher sentences for defendants with more stereotypically Black names compared to stereotypically White names.

Guest Authors Nick Camp, Dushiyanthini (Toni) Kenthirarajah

02.28.2024 Turf field with shadows and field lines

Artificial Turf Fields: Grass Is Always Greener

From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.

Fellow Sean Hagan

02.21.2024 Young man sitting on stairs with head in hands, representing struggles with mental health

Structural Racism Harms Teen Mental Health

As neighborhood disadvantage increases, the adolescents living there show greater mental health concerns, including an increased risk of depressive symptoms and suicidality.

Guest Author Julia Acker

02.20.2024 close up of prison cell bars

Stripped of Medicaid: Ex-Inmates' Struggle for Coverage

Entering the carceral system leaves many without insurance coverage, even after release.

Fellow Caroline Dignard

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