According to a study published this April by Center affiliate Dr. Richard Cowden and others, being hopeful as an adolescent is associated with better mental health, cognition, and social behavior in the future. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

#hope #mentalhealth #mentalhealth matters

Center Scientific Advisory Dr. David R. Williams and others outlined ways in which public policies can be used to address structural racism. ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.116…

#healthequity

This January, Center Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. David R. Williams co-authored a policy statement by the American Heart Association which focused on addressing structural racism through public policy advocacy.
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#healthequity

How have racial and ethnic inequities in US health care changed over the past twenty years, and why? Read this report written by Center Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. David R. Williams and others to learn more. urban.org/sites/default/…

#healthequity

Thank you so much to our Student Steering Committee Members, Soumya Mohanty, Michelle Shah, Suceil Sivsammye, and Sarah J.M. Wang (not pictured) who made this year such a success! To Soumya and Suceil, congratulations on your graduation from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health!

An article published this March by Center affiliate Dr. Francine Grodstein and others found that everyday discrimination is associated with higher odds of hospitalizations among older African Americans. academic.oup.com/biomedgerontol…

#healthequity

Join us today at 10 a.m. ET for a fireside chat with Daniel E. Dawes and David Williams. They will discuss the impact of political determinants on health disparities in the U.S. and propose solutions for a healthier, more equitable future.
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Last month, Center Director Dr. K. 'Vish' Viswanath spoke at the Mindful Actions for Climate Change Symposium, which was hosted by our partners at the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health.

#mindfulness #climatechange #publichealth #thichnhathanh

We're hosting a workshop on 'Strategic Communication for Public Health in the 21st Century' with Vish Viswanath Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Date: June 6-7, 2024
Location: Mumbai

Read more & register: bit.ly/stratcommworks…

This Wednesday, we held the 6th and final installment in our Loneliness and Well-being Seminar Series, with speaker Dr. Jeffrey Hall. If you missed the event, don't worry-- you can find a recording on our YouTube channel here: youtube.com/watch?v=9qqz9F…

According to a recent study conducted by Center Affiliate Dr. Eric Kim and others, there are changes you can make in your health behaviors today to reduce your likelihood of being #lonely tomorrow. cambridge.org/core/services/…

Don't forget to RSVP for this Wednesday's seminar with Dr. Jeffrey Hall! This is the sixth and final installment in our #Loneliness and #Well -being Seminar Series, and our final seminar of the academic year. RSVP here: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8I…

How can #climatechange impact our #mentalhealth ? Center affiliate scientists Drs. Christy Denckla and Karestan Koenen, Special Advisor Dr. Laura Kubzansky, and others investigated this question in an article published this January. nature.com/articles/s4422…

Last Thursday we held our Gratitude Unfolded workshop. Our thanks to Center Student Steering Committee members Suceil Sivsammye (MPH '24) and Michelle Shah (MPH '25) for running this event. Let's continue spreading #gratitude together!

Has the rise of social media created the loneliness epidemic? On Wednesday, May 1st, from 1-1:50 PM in FXB G12 and online, join us as we consider this question with Dr. Jeffrey Hall. hsph.harvard.edu/health-happine…

#socialmedia #loneliness #socialisolation #socialconnection

This March, Center Director K. 'Vish' Viswanath served as the keynote speaker at an event organized by Hiroshima University, 'Building the Future of #Wellbeing Through #Diversity & #Inclusion .' Together, let's continue advancing this vital conversation!

Our thanks to everyone who attended last Wednesday's seminar, 'Equity in Policies and Interventions to Advance Social Connection' with Dr. Ichiro Kawachi. If you missed the event, you can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=oKDJPq…

#healthequity #socialconnection

🇺🇸😥 How can we make America’s young people happier again?

@JEdeNeve featured on this special episode of The Happiness Lab podcast to discuss the troubling findings among young people in this year’s World Happiness Report.

Listen now, courtesy of Pushkin Industries 🎙️ 👉 pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-h…

We invite all Harvard student to join us TOMORROW from 1-1:50 PM in Kresge 202B for '“Gratitude Unfolded”, a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. RSVP here: harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7U…

Can coping strategies help you live longer? Center affiliates Drs. Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald, Peter James, and Francine Grodstein, Special Advisor Dr. Laura Kubzansky, and others studied the role of coping strategies on women’s lifespans. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
#longevity