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Commentary: Emergency room doctors urged to take more steps to prevent opioid overdoses
People with opioid withdrawal symptoms who seek help at a hospital emergency room often are referred to a psychological counseling program first instead of being treated with a medication, wrote Jun Nakagawa, a doctoral candidate at Harvard T.H.…
Living near greenery linked with less depression in teens
Being around trees and other greenery may help teens stave off depression, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Led by Carla Bezold, postdoctoral research fellow in Harvard Chan’s Department of Epidemiology,…
Poll finds younger women and college-educated women more likely to say they’ve experienced slurs, offensive comments, and harassment
American women most frequently report being discriminated against in the workplace For immediate release: December 11, 2017 Boston, MA ─ This report is part of a series titled “Discrimination in America.” The series is based on a survey…
Stress, psychological trauma linked to lupus
Psychological stress associated with exposure to trauma appears to boost the odds of women developing lupus, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers. Lupus is an autoimmune…
Boosting African research collaborations on the genetics of neuropsychiatric disorders
August 31, 2017—This summer, 17 early-career African scientists came together at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for an introduction to the field of neuropsychiatric genetics, attending sessions ranging from a primer on autism to the mechanics…
Massachusetts report shows decline in opioid overdose deaths
A new Massachusetts Department of Public Health report showing a decline in the number of opioid overdose deaths for the first half of 2017 is encouraging news for health officials who hope the state is starting to make…
After disaster, social ties may help elderly stave off cognitive decline
Among older adults whose houses were damaged or destroyed after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, those who maintained stronger connections with neighbors and friends after the disaster experienced less cognitive decline.
Changing the language of addiction
In this week's episode we're revisiting two stories on important mental health issues.
Analysis indicates that insurance expansion improves access to care, health, and survival
For immediate release: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Boston, MA – There is strong evidence that expanding health insurance increases access to care, improves health in a variety of ways, and reduces mortality, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Recent presidential election could have negative impact on health
For immediate release: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Boston, MA – Stress, increased risk for disease, babies born too early, and premature death are among the negative health impacts that could occur in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential…
