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Category: Health

The psychology behind vaccine hesitancy on (virtual) college campuses: views from students and professors at Columbia University

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Jmetcal1

The U.S. government is acutely aware that developing a vaccine is just as important as addressing vaccine hesitancy: the reluctance or resistance to taking a vaccine product, despite its viability.

Dueling Diagnoses: The Causes and Societal Effects of Medication for ADHD and Anxiety

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by Benjamin

As our medication of ADHD and Anxiety have changed, so has our culture. The long-term social effects are immense.

Lessons in Mental Health Care Reform from a Student’s Experience

Posted on November 16, 2018January 27, 2019 by Benjamin

My own initial unwillingness to discuss my experiences with mental illness led to an intense feeling of isolation, as well as a deep misunderstanding of the resources available to me in a time of crisis. In order to educate the general public, reduce stigma, and even prevent tragedy, it is imperative that the voices of people with mental illness are heard.

Number One Dining’s Food Insecurity Problem

Posted on October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 by Benjamin

‘Number one dining’ has become a point of hypocrisy and the extravagant events UMass Dining holds have become a source of annoyance. They believe UMass should divert funds that go towards throwing extravagant dining events and instead be used to help lower the cost of meal plans.

Indifference is Impossible: The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on a Vermont Community

Posted on March 4, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

The story of one county where the sweeping effects of the national opioid epidemic have infiltrated the entire community.

Health Care and Culture: Lessons from Denmark

Posted on February 28, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

If Denmark outperforms the U.S. in terms of access and costs, what is holding back widespread support for an American welfare state health care system?

The Opioid Crisis Hits College Campuses

Posted on January 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

Without support from the government, many universities are taking initiative as thousands of students suffer silently with addiction.

Latin America’s Welfare Revolution: Conditional Cash Transfer Policies in Brazil and Mexico

Posted on January 24, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

Many Latin American countries have turned to Conditional Cash Transfer policies (CCTs) as a way to combat rampant inequality and poverty. The premise is simple: give poor families small sums of cash as long as they keep their kids in school, get them vaccinated, and seek regular medical checkups for children and mothers.

A conversation with Councilman Ron Nirenberg

Posted on January 13, 2017April 29, 2018 by Benjamin

“‘The city you deserve’ is one that is fiscally responsible, ethical, fair, equitable for people no matter what side of town they live. “

Passion for Public Health

Posted on June 26, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

Alyson Rose-Wood spoke to The Contemporary about her career in public health, global experiences and the disparities in U.S. health infrastructure.

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