ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...
Public Health Approaches to Preventing Suicide and Promoting Mental Well-Being
Public Health Approaches to Preventing Suicide
Caitlin Langhorne Griffith, Arnelle Toffey
Learn how to execute public health approaches to preventing suicide, ...
Infographic depicting findings on a survey around opioid use among pregnant people. ... Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy in 34 Jurisdictions
Infographic depicting findings on a survey around opioid use among pregnant people.
ASTHO, ...
Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes. ... Utilizing Doula ...
States Partner Across Sectors to Address Lead Poisoning
Kayley Humm, Kerry Wyss, Ali Aslam
Learn in this brief how three states are using partnerships to improve lead testing and reduce cases of lead poisoning.
ASTHO partnered with the ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced access to healthcare. However, states ...