All COVID-19 Resources

Stronger Together: Six Strategies to Enhance Your State’s Suicide Prevention Infrastructure

Health Policy Update,

COVID and Mental Health,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Social Determinants of Health,

At-Risk Populations,

State Health Policy,

Indiana,

Massachusetts,

Minnesota,

Nevada,

Ohio,

Utah,

Partnership,

Julia Wunder,

Julie Ebin,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of continued mental health promotion and suicide prevention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we address the physical effects of ...

The Role of Public Health in Reducing Suicide Risk During COVID-19

Blog,

COVID and Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

Mental Health,

Social Determinants of Health,

Opioids,

Overdose Prevention,

Minnesota,

Washington,

Mary Terzian,

Race and Public Health

COVID-19 has elevated our nation’s stress level. When not managed properly (or without any buffers like social support) stress is associated with increased depression and anxiety. Because COVID-19 ...

Voters Decide on Health-Related Ballot Proposals

Health Policy Update,

State Health Policy,

Mental Health,

Tobacco Control,

Substance Misuse,

Arizona,

Colorado,

Washington, D.C.,

Mississippi,

Montana,

New Jersey,

Oklahoma,

Oregon,

South Dakota,

Andy Baker-White

In the November 2020 election, voters in several states cast their ballots on proposals related to the use of legal and illicit drugs. These ballot proposals influence key public health issues such ...

Supporting Positive Mental Health in Early Childhood

Brief,

Mental Health,

ACEs,

Infant and Child Health,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,

Partnership,

Funding,

Colorado,

New York,

Tennessee,

Ramya Dronamraju,

Claire Rudolph,

Youth Mental Health

Support for programs and policies that encourage positive mental health in early childhood and provides support for parents and caregivers to have the best chance to improve mental health across the ...

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: States Invest in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies

Health Policy Update,

COVID and Mental Health,

ACEs,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Mental Health,

Suicide Prevention,

State Health Policy,

Oregon,

Texas,

Rhode Island,

Oklahoma,

Illinois,

Washington,

Maggie Davis,

Robin Matthies,

Disability Inclusion,

Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,

Data Modernization,

Data Modernization and Informatics,

LGBTQ+,

Social Determinants of Health,

At-Risk Populations

Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental ...

Prioritizing Well-Being in the Public Health Workforce

Blog,

DELPH,

Public Health Workforce,

Mental Health,

Washington, D.C.,

California,

Maryland,

Ebony Fortune,

Subha Chandar

Prioritize the mental health and well-being of public health workers who face stress and burnout due to their work; read about practical strategies for improving workplace wellness and the impact of ...

Seven Public Health Podcasts to Listen to in 2024 

Communications,

Health Equity,

Mental Health,

Environmental Health,

Policy,

Bailey Feldman Crannick,

ASTHO Podcast List

ASTHO compiled a list of informative and inspirational public health podcasts to listen to in 2024.

Building Capacity to Navigate the Prevention of Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences

People of Public Health,

Partnership,

Mental Health,

Overdose Prevention,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs,

Infant and Child Health,

Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,

Youth Mental Health,

Michigan,

Northern Mariana Islands,

Tanya Baker,

Jonathan Purtle

Whatever stage agencies are in addressing the intersection of suicide, overdose, and ACEs, ASTHO’s SPACECAT Capacity Elements Toolkit simplifies action ideas for health agency staff and leadership to ...

Improving the Built Environment Prevents ACEs and Creates Safer Communities 

Blog,

Mental Health,

Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,

Vermont,

Tennessee,

ACEs,

Caitlin Langhorne Griffith,

Meghan Auer

State efforts to reduce firearm injury and death with safe storage policies.

Early Success Stories

Success Story,

Injury and Violence Prevention,

Mental Health,

Overdose Prevention,

Suicide Prevention,

ACEs

Change can take time, but every success improves our capabilities to care for our communities. Explore four powerful, successful programs below.