view article - Wildland Firefighters: Seasonal Trends in Substance Use 04.19.2024 view article - Wildland Firefighters: Seasonal Trends in Substance Use Mental & Behavioral Health Substance Use Wildland Firefighters: Seasonal Trends in Substance Use The seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year. Fellow Lia Musumeci
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 - Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence 03.08.2024 view article - Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence Health Equity Violence 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
view article - Tweet All About It 09.01.2023 view article - Tweet All About It Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Tweet All About It In 2020, 87% of emergency physicians reported increased feelings of stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many took to social media to express their concerns (and perhaps cope). Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - Geography of Despair 07.20.2023 view article - Geography of Despair Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Geography of Despair "Deaths of despair"–or deaths from stress-related conditions, such as suicide and drug overdose–are highest among rural counties and counties experiencing economic distress. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Dobbs Distress 06.20.2023 view article - Dobbs Distress Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Dobbs Distress After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, women and pregnancy-capable people of reproductive age reported a 10% increase in mental distress compared to the months before the decision. Fellow Caroline Dignard
view article - The Debt Trap 05.30.2023 view article - The Debt Trap Health Equity The Debt Trap Persistent student loan debt may have long-term health consequences, including increased risk for cardiovascular disease and chronic stress. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - Mental Health Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic 05.22.2023 view article - Mental Health Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Mental Health Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic The mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been felt equally across racial and ethnic groups, with Hispanic adults reporting higher rates of psychological distress. Guest Author Yan Luo
view article - Huddling With Families After Disaster 02.22.2023 view article - Huddling With Families After Disaster Environment Natural Disasters Huddling With Families After Disaster Staying in close proximity with others in the wake of natural disasters can support mental health and deter harmful behaviors. Guest Authors Weiguang Wang, Natasha Foutz, Guodong Gao