Supporting Mental Health: Addressing a New Public Health Crisis
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Prevention 2023 state legislative action on mental health.
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Prevention 2023 state legislative action on mental health.
This BetterUp Blog dicusses the importance of fostering a psychologically safe environment in the workplace.
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Prevention 2024 state legislative action on mental health.
On Oct. 4, 2023, ASTHO, CDC, the Center for Law and Social Policy, and Mental Health America released a framework for public health leaders with effective strategies to improve mental health and ...
In the November 2020 election, voters in several states cast their ballots on proposals related to the use of legal and illicit drugs. These ballot proposals influence key public health issues such ...
This product identifies strategies for preventing ACEs, the role of public health in ACEs across levels of government, and policy development strategies to inform ACEs prevention.
Prioritize the mental health and well-being of public health workers who face stress and burnout due to their work; read about practical strategies for improving workplace wellness and the impact of ...
ASTHO compiled a list of informative and inspirational public health podcasts to listen to in 2024.
While communities transition from emergency response to long-term monitoring and recovery, the federal government and states are taking legislative action to improve emergency preparedness ...
An in-depth look at how Wisconsin state agencies are partnering across sectors and systems to strengthen supports for children and youth to stop the cycle of incarceration.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of continued mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we address the physical effects of ...
COVID-19 has elevated our nation’s stress level. When not managed properly (or without any buffers like social support) stress is associated with increased depression and anxiety. Because COVID-19 ...
The ASTHO State Health Policy team provides brief updates on 5 of the ten state health policy issues to watch in 2022: mental and behavioral health, rural health, e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the intersections of social determinants of health, such as transportation, education, and housing, and their impact on the health of individuals and ...
Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that ...
Every year in mid-July is National Youth Sports Week—in 2021 it falls on July 19-23. It’s an important health observance because youth sports create strong connections with peers and caring adults, ...
The Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting program, which provides visiting services to parents with young children, is up for Congressional reauthorization. This post explores the ...
This infographic highlights 10 high-level strategies to advance work in school behavioral health.
Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental ...