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Najma Akhther, PhD

@najmaakhther

Ph.D. @waynestate | Former Assistant Prof. @junivbd | StrategicCoMM | Behavioral Interventions | HealthCoMM | Social Media Affordances | Minority Health

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People are likely to feel more hopeful and less overwhelmed after speaking to someone who listens without judgment. If your friend is struggling emotionally #BeThe1To reach out & listen. bethe1to.com #BeThere

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Media narratives rewarded inclusive behaviors toward gay characters is better than a narrative punishing homophobic behaviors at driving prosocial outcomes, finds Tao Linqi Lu Luhang SUN Hyungjin Gill Kate Christy Karyn Riddle et al. doi.org/10.1080/152132…

Media narratives rewarded inclusive behaviors toward gay characters is better than a narrative punishing homophobic behaviors at driving prosocial outcomes, finds Tao <a href="/LinqiLu_/">Linqi Lu</a> <a href="/luhang_sun/">Luhang SUN</a> <a href="/GillHyungJin/">Hyungjin Gill</a> <a href="/KR_Christy/">Kate Christy</a> <a href="/KarynRiddle7/">Karyn Riddle</a> et al. doi.org/10.1080/152132…
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Having a mental health condition can disrupt relationships, make it hard to work & more. With support & treatment it’s possible to lead a meaningful, productive life. Here are some tips for living well with a mental heath condition: samhsa.gov/mental-health #StressAwarenessMonth

Having a mental health condition can disrupt relationships, make it hard to work &amp; more. With support &amp; treatment it’s possible to lead a meaningful, productive life.

Here are some tips for living well with a mental heath condition: samhsa.gov/mental-health #StressAwarenessMonth
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We can partner to reduce health disparities & improve the health of all racial & ethnic minority groups #NMHM āœ… Connect with our technical assistance from our Centers of Excellence āœ… Attend meetings āœ… Share your thoughts on trainings & resources samhsa.gov/behavioral-hea…

We can partner to reduce health disparities &amp; improve the health of all racial &amp; ethnic minority groups #NMHM 
āœ… Connect with our technical assistance from our Centers of Excellence 
āœ… Attend meetings 
āœ… Share your thoughts on trainings &amp; resources 
samhsa.gov/behavioral-hea…
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It’s ok to take a break when you need it. Sometimes life can be hectic—and this can impact our mood. Even so, it’s essential to take time to de-stress and prioritize wellness. If you ever feel overwhelmed, support is available at findsupport.gov

It’s ok to take a break when you need it. Sometimes life can be hectic—and this can impact our mood. Even so, it’s essential to take time to de-stress and prioritize wellness. If you ever feel overwhelmed, support is available at findsupport.gov
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The life choices you make can affect your physical health, #MentalHealth & overall well-being. Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 😊 emotional wellness—which can help better manage your condition & experience of recovery.

The life choices you make can affect your physical health, #MentalHealth &amp; overall well-being.

Incorporate dimensions of wellness into your life—like 😊 emotional wellness—which can help better manage your condition &amp; experience of recovery.
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. #MHAM24 šŸ’š Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—a great time to check in on yourself &amp; your loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support &amp; treatment options are available. #MHAM24

šŸ’š Help yourself &amp; share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help
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šŸŽ‰šŸ‘ Congratulations to the winners of SAMHSA’s #FentAlert Challenge! Youth age 14-18 submitted videos on a strategy to educate their peers about fentanyl and fake pills―and prevent overdose deaths. #NationalPreventionWeek24 Learn more: samhsa.gov/newsroom/press…

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You asked, we listened! As you consider your plans for the AEJMC 2024 Conference, we are excited to announce there will be supervised on-site childcare. The organization is grateful to be able to provide this benefit to members to help make the conference more inclusive. #AEJMC24

You asked, we listened! As you consider your plans for the AEJMC 2024 Conference, we are excited to announce there will be supervised on-site childcare. The organization is grateful to be able to provide this benefit to members to help make the conference more inclusive. #AEJMC24
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Today is the #InternationalDayofWomensHealth. We’re here to remind you that, if you’re struggling, you are not alone. šŸ’š

Today is the #InternationalDayofWomensHealth. We’re here to remind you that, if you’re struggling, you are not alone. šŸ’š
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Exciting news šŸŽ‰ One of my projects with Khairul Islam, PhD has been accepted for publication in Communication Studies. Cannot wait to share it! #vapingoutbreak #instructionalriskcommunication #collegenewspapers #phdlife #momacademia

Exciting news šŸŽ‰ One of my projects with <a href="/KhairulIslam11/">Khairul Islam, PhD</a> has been accepted for publication in Communication Studies. Cannot wait to share it! #vapingoutbreak #instructionalriskcommunication #collegenewspapers #phdlife #momacademia
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"I am sharing my experience in the hopes that my story might help someone who is traveling down a similar path. Please remember that you are not alone." #PTSDAwarenessMonth Read the full blog: bit.ly/3Vr9hUY

"I am sharing my experience in the hopes that my story might help someone who is traveling down a similar path. Please remember that you are not alone." #PTSDAwarenessMonth

Read the full blog: bit.ly/3Vr9hUY
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New publicationšŸ“¢ We examined U.S. college news coverage of instructional health risk messages during #vapingoutbreak. Can read the full article here: tandfonline.com/eprint/2IN7BWB…… #healthreporting #collegenewspapers #riskcommunication #phdlife

New publicationšŸ“¢
We examined U.S. college news coverage of instructional health risk messages during #vapingoutbreak. 
Can read the full article here: tandfonline.com/eprint/2IN7BWB…… 

#healthreporting #collegenewspapers #riskcommunication #phdlife
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šŸ“¢ So proud to share our work in Science Communication! doi.org/10.1177/107554… We examined how journalists handled scientific uncertainty in their reporting of the #COVID19 pandemic. #scientificuncertainty #sciencenews #scientificreporting #COVID19

šŸ“¢ So proud to share our work in Science Communication! doi.org/10.1177/107554…
We examined how journalists handled scientific uncertainty in their reporting of the #COVID19 pandemic. #scientificuncertainty #sciencenews #scientificreporting #COVID19
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Mental health IS health—so take care of yourself and your mind. Visit samhsa.gov/mental-health for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health.

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Proud to be part of this important work! Our collaborative systematic review project has contributed to the WHO’s guidance on #publichealthemergencies. iris.who.int/handle/10665/3… Grateful to WSUCommunicationDpt mentors for this wonderful opportunity. #HealthEmergencies #JustInTimeLearning

Proud to be part of this important work! Our collaborative systematic review project has contributed to the WHO’s guidance on #publichealthemergencies. 
iris.who.int/handle/10665/3…
Grateful to <a href="/WSU_COM/">WSUCommunicationDpt</a> mentors for this wonderful opportunity. 
#HealthEmergencies #JustInTimeLearning