As we move into the holiday season, feelings of stress or grief may be exacerbated for many people. Check out these self-care tips for the holiday season. #holidayseason #MentalHealthAwareness

December is National Human Rights Month!

As finals week and the holidays approach, stress can peak. Our team wants to remind you that self-care is key to managing stress! Explore resources on how you can take care of your mental health CDC cdc.gov/mental-health/ #FinalsWeek #Holidays #SelfCare

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Christina Ross, our visiting professor, who presented about Developing a Culturally Tailored Digital Health App to Enhance Sexual Self-Efficacy among Black Female Adolescents in the US Dr. Christina Ross Department of Behavioral and Community Health, UMD UConn School of Nursing #digitalhealth

December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month! Choose age-appropriate toys to avoid accidents and injuries when shopping for kids, toddlers, and babies. Follow APHA safety tips for a safe holiday season! apha.org/events-and-mee… #SafeToysForBabies

According to NIH , postpartum depression affects every 1 in 7 mothers within the first year after giving birth. Learn more about the resources available for those experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. #postpartum #MentalHealthAwareness

Congratulations to UMD Public Health Department of Behavioral and Community Health, UMD alum @drchannelldoig on her publication, which focused on complementary food introduction practices among young mothers with a history of child maltreatment. Great job! #communityhealth #complementaryfood …ect-com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/science/articl…

Congratulations to Carson Peters (@CarsonP19360) on successfully defending her dissertation proposal! We are so proud of you! Her work is crucial in understanding strategies for equitable clinical research engagement among Black women. #communityhealth Department of Behavioral and Community Health, UMD UMD Public Health

Congratulations to Swati Sah (Swati) on successfully defending her dissertation proposal! We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone. Her research focuses on an adapted, peer-facilitated sexual assault intervention. #communityhealth Department of Behavioral and Community Health, UMD UMD Public Health

Excited to see the Fall Research Roundup from UMD Public Health showcasing the impactful work of our community! #UMDResearch #PublicHealth

Promising news in maternal and infant health! 🌟 Community-driven partnerships in Baltimore and Cincinnati are making meaningful strides in improving outcomes and addressing systemic issues. Learn more: commonwealthfund.org #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth

🌍 Researchers have developed a low-cost, battery-powered, AI-enabled ultrasound device aimed at improving maternal health in resource-limited settings. Read more about this breakthrough: jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/… #GlobalHealth #MaternalCare #AIforGood

Maryland is expanding “comprehensive abortion care training programs, & along with Wes Moore's additional funding to support Medicaid providers, keep abortion care in Maryland safe & accessible for generations.” wypr.org/show/on-the-re…

Want to know the latest research funded by the NIH on women’s health topics including menopause, PCOS, and other conditions? Check out Discover Women’s Health Research (DiscoverWHR), a recently launched website on federally funded women’s health research across the lifespan.

Studies have shown that trans teens who received hormone therapy reported lower rates of depression and suicidality compared to those who wanted but didn’t receive the treatment, but a new SCOTUS case might make receiving gender affirming care impossible: vox.com/scotus/389737/…

1 in 5 pregnant or postpartum people experience maternal mental health complications and, since 2022, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline has helped 33,000+ people, providing 24/7 assistance for maternal mental health conditions. Call for support! #MentalHealthAwareness

Join us tomorrow at SSWR for an experiential workshop on trauma informed research methods. Excited to participate one more year in this amazing conference 📷📷📷 #research #socialwork #workshop #publichealth