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Transformative “Positive Childhood Experiences” include children’s thoughts and opinions being heard, valued, and acted upon by the adults and caregivers in their lives. 

RSV season is upon us—but we have the tools available to protect the people most vulnerable to it.

As part of her MSPH field placement, Shelby Rohlff is assisting with development of a mobile app for adolescents to inform and educate themselves on sexual and reproductive health needs before clinician visits. 

An estimated 400,000 children and adolescents worldwide develop cancer each year. But only half are ever diagnosed—and where a child lives can determine whether they survive that diagnosis.

PMH researchers and providers work to detect, prevent, and respond to mental health disorders, and to promote well-being within populations.

The resource hub is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the prevention of child sexual abuse worldwide. It provides a one stop shop featuring insights, interventions and key organizations. Rigorous evaluations will also inform more effective policy, practice, and funding.

Flo Awde, an MSPH student with a passion for improving the lives of children and families, reflects on her experience joining the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, growing a strong community of friends and colleagues, and acclimating to Baltimore as an international student. 

Food programs tend to target adults and younger kids. What about adolescents?

A recent addition to smoking-alternative products is the oral nicotine pouch, which contains crystalized nicotine powder and comes in a variety of flavors—and appeals to the youth market.

In a white shipping container converted into a community soup kitchen, Vusi Msomi provides meals for children in need in Alexandra, South Africa. It helps, but it’s not enough to address community hunger—which worsened after the pandemic started.

B’more for Healthy Babies helped reduce the city’s infant mortality rate to record lows. Now, CCP looks to replicate that success in more communities.

Survey responses from a global panel that included young people provide insights into what would make cities mental health-friendly for youth. 

For graduate students who are passionate about putting research and policy recommendations into action, the Johns Hopkins Health Policy Institute (HPI) is an invaluable experience. Among the Spring 2024 HPI Fellows is Glendedora Dolce, now in her second year as a Health and Public Policy doctoral student. Glendora's research aims to prevent injuries, illnesses, and health disparities as it pertains to child passenger safety.

Researchers analyzed results from nearly 40,000 households participating in a voluntary tap-water test program run by the city.