‘The Library is so Much More Than Books’: Teen Mental Health Services in Public Libraries

Northwestern

Adolescence is a vulnerable developmental period, characterized by high rates of mental health concerns, yet few teens receive treatment. Public libraries support teens by providing them with access to technological resources and have recently been providing mental health services. Digital mental health (DMH) services may help libraries provide scalable mental health solutions for their teen

Population Health Spotlight Speaker Series – Dr. Gilbert Gonzales

Drexel

This year’s Population Health Spotlight at the Dornsife School of Public Health will discuss a range of pressing issues related to LGBTQ+ health and discuss implications for policies and action. Many structural and systemic factors impact the health of LGBTQ+ people, creating health related challenges and disparities. Recent legislative actions across the United States have

“How Can We Accelerate Progress Toward Healthcare Equity?

Drexel

The Drexel Urban Health Collaborative is honored to host Brian D. Smedley, PhD, an Equity Scholar and Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute, where he conducts research and policy analysis to address structural and institutional forms of racism that impact the health and well-being of people of color. Dr. Smedley will present a talk entitled

Grand Rounds Featuring Micah Berman

Georgia State

Micah Berman, who holds a joint appointment at The Ohio State University College of Public Health and Ohio State’s Michael E. Moritz College of Law, will deliver a Grand Rounds Lecture at noon on Wednesday, February 28 in the Student Center Speaker’s Auditorium. His lecture is titled “Misinformation, Law, and Public Health after COVID-19.” The

Population Health Spotlight Series – Dr. Tonia Poteat

Drexel

This year’s Population Health Spotlight will discuss a range of pressing issues related to LGBTQ+ health and discuss implications for policies and action. Many structural and systemic factors impact the health of LGBTQ+ people, creating health related challenges and disparities. Recent legislative actions across the United States have further amplified these impacts and have highlighted