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New versions of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are now available and recommended for everyone 6 months and older
🧠 Mental health struggles span political divides, new research shows. With 1 in 4 U.S. adults screening positive for depression, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike are facing unmet mental health needs. An important reminder this World Mental Health Day: "Depression is a bipartisan issue, and improving access to mental health care could be a priority that unites political groups during the...election season," the authors write in JPHMP Direct. https://bit.ly/3NilPJl Authors: -Catherine Ettman, PhD -Ross C. Hatton, PhD, MPA -Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA -Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, MPH #depression #MentalHealth #MentalHealthCare #WorldMentalHealthDay
Hurricanes like Helene and Milton remind us how we're all connected in important ways, says Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA in this new column on forbes.com. https://lnkd.in/ez3gZPpt #hurricanehelene #hurricane #hurricanemilton
🏢 County officials play a central role in strengthening local public health systems, and with the right tools and resources, they can create lasting change that benefits generations to come. Through a new partnership with the National Association of Counties, de Beaumont is providing county leaders with the support needed to move health improvements further upstream. Senior program associate Cassandra Allen, MPH explains how county officials have the power to shape community health outcomes: https://bit.ly/3XXFhQe
📚 This National Book Month, take advantage of special discounts from our publishing partners to help you meet your professional development goals: Systems and Strategic Thinking, the newest volume of the Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice series, is now available as an ebook and for preorder from the American Public Health Association (APHA Press). Use the code “Book Month” for 10% off this title: https://bit.ly/3NfPdQn You can also take 30% off Building Strategic Skills for Better Health, Talking Health, and the Practical Playbook collection from Oxford University Press with the code “AMPROMD9” and 30% off Leading Systems Change from Springer Publishing with the code “DEBEAUMONT30.” Happy reading! #book #books #BookMonth #discount #NationalBookMonth #NewBook #ProfessionalDevelopment #reading
After 13 years of service to the de Beaumont Foundation, Ariel C. Moyer has announced her resignation from her role as Chief Operating Officer, effective November 15, 2024. “Ariel has been a trusted partner and an integral part of our leadership team for more than a decade. I have deep respect for her unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. “Her many contributions have helped shape the collaborative and innovative culture that defines the de Beaumont Foundation.” As the Foundation’s second full-time employee, Ariel played an important role in developing the systems and structures that have supported the Foundation’s growth, operational efficiency, and expanding impact. In the weeks leading up to her transition, Ariel will work closely with the leadership team to ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities. https://lnkd.in/eRJV9UR4
Recent injuries in the NFL and Brett Favre’s news that he has Parkinson’s disease are vivid reminders of the long-term impact of concussions. A recent study showed that a single concussion can raise the risk of Parkinson’s by 57% and dementia by 72%. In his latest Forbes.com article, Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, MA outlines the problem and offers potential solutions. What steps should be taken to reduce the risk of brain injuries? https://lnkd.in/gSc6Twsf Gary W. Miller
Through Innovative, Multi-Sector Partnerships for Community Transformation (IMPACT) in Public Health, members of the business and public health communities learned to work better together. de Beaumont program and research associate Emma Dewhurst and senior program associate Bethany Kuerten explain how these partnerships show the value of cross-sector collaboration and share lessons from the IMPACT initiative: https://bit.ly/47yJEpv #business #collaboration #partnerships #PublicHealth
Do you know a student who rocked public health in 2024? Nominate them for the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice's annual roundup! 🏆 Learn more from JPHMP Direct: https://bit.ly/3zkOUAy #PublicHealth #students
While depression is purple, the unmet need for treatment is red, writes Catherine Ettman, PhD for the JPHMP Direct blog. In a divided country, seeking improved mental health care and access to health services could be an area for unity across partisan groups. #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #depression #health https://lnkd.in/eWh-cDQP