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May 15, 2024

To Improve the Public Health Workforce’s Mental Health, We Must Look Upstream

As a nation, our mental health is on the decline. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly […]

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October 26, 2023

Examining and Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress among Public Health Workers

Government public health workers played an essential role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and their mental health suffered in […]

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July 24, 2023

Prioritizing Public Health Worker Safety, Mental Health, and Well-being

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July 18, 2023

Promoting Health Equity: Five Actions to Consider

For many in public health, the term “equity” has become more of a buzzword than a call to action. Health […]

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May 11, 2023

Adults’ Mental Health in the COVID Context

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a moment to recognize and elevate the need for more research, education, and awareness […]

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April 8, 2022

A Public Health Approach to Children’s Mental Wellness

In his State of the Union Address on March 1, 2022, President Biden spoke of the country’s unprecedented mental health […]

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July 13, 2021

Your Public Health Workers Are Not Okay

Republished from Substack with the author’s permission. See original, published July 1, 2021. Lack of resources, long (really long) hours, […]

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April 2, 2021

Building an Organization That Promotes Healing, Well-being, and Resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a collective stressor for this country and the world, with many people experiencing traumatic stress. […]

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August 27, 2020

Action Guide Provides Solutions for COVID-Related Mental Health Challenges

The de Beaumont Foundation and Well Being Trust have released an action guide for local leaders that emphasizes the urgency of addressing the growing […]

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April 9, 2020

Coping in Times of Crisis: Mental Health Resources

In state and local health departments across the country, workers find themselves in an “all-hands-on-deck” situation in the COVID-19 response. […]

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February 2, 2020

40 Under 40 Spotlight: Alison Traynor

Read Alison’s bio. See all 40 Under 40 honorees. Five Questions for Alison 1. Who or what inspired you to […]

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November 9, 2018

How Public Health Can Help Close the Mental Health Treatment Gap

by Tyler Norris, Chief Executive, Well Being Trust The country’s health care system is fragmented, with mental health often seen […]

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