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Mental Health Headlines

Explore the latest public health research and insights about mental health.

Cleaning up and 'greening' vacant lots can not only reduce eyesores but also boost the mental health of nearby residents. A Johns Hopkins study shows that Baltimore teens who live near greened lots report being significantly happier than those who live farther away.

JHU Hub
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New Center Will Focus on Workforce Mental Health

Associate Professor Meghan Davis, DVM, PhD '12,  has been awarded funding from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to establish a new center focused on work-related mental health issues and solutions.

Department of Environmental Health and Engineering

Emerging gut-brain science is uncovering connections between the gut microbiome and mental health.

Public Health Magazine
A woman sleeps at the Dore Urgent Care clinic, a crisis drop-in center for mental health needs in San Francisco, California, June 10, 2019. Image: Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco

The US may be one of the planet’s most well-resourced countries, but it’s clearly doing a much worse job of providing health care—particularly mental health care—than many countries.

Global Health NOW
couple on a date

Dating in the Time of COVID-19

The pandemic presents new constraints to people who want to date and meet new people—and also offers opportunities to quickly identify those with shared values.

Bloomberg School

Mental Health Faculty Experts

Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of mental health? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

 

Elizabeth Stuart
Professor
Biostatistics

Elizabeth Stuart, PhD, uses statistical methods to help learn about the effects of public health programs and policies, often with a focus on mental health and substance use.

Professor
Mental Health

Holly Wilcox, PhD '03, MS, uses research to advance public health approaches to suicide prevention, including policies, early intervention, and chain of care approaches.