Fighting Compassion Fatigue During Public Health Epidemics
This brief discusses the difficulty of maintaining compassion and empathy during public health crises, which ultimately leads to a phenomenon called compassion fatigue.
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Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth
In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association declared a joint national state of emergency in children’s mental health. The declaration stated ...
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Case for Funding Primary Prevention
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States and territories can reduce adverse childhood experiences through evidence-based primary prevention strategies designed to reduce risk factors.
Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies
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This infographic highlights 10 high-level strategies to advance work in school behavioral health.
Creating a Shared Approach to Suicide and Overdose Prevention
In the United States, suicide and overdose are among the top 10 leading causes of death. At the intersection of suicide and overdose are shared factors that can be assessed to support a comprehensive approach to prevention. The COVID-19 ...
Communicating Public Health Guidance to Cases and Contacts: Recommendations for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
The fear, uncertainty, and trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected how individuals interpret public health messages. With this in mind, this brief outlines recommendations for case investigators and contact tracers to consider ...