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Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health was recently awarded $600,000 in grant funding to support the Northeast Ohio Mental Health Awareness Training, a collaborative project that will…
Researchers from Kent State University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology have revealed their findings on COVID-19's impact on mental health. By analyzing discussions in Reddit communities r/depression and r/anxiety, they uncover…
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing created the “ALGEE action plan” as part of Mental Health First Aid. To determine the outcome of this tool, researchers at the CPPH conducted a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet…
This Kent State University CPPH study unveils critical insights into the unexpected consequences of campus closures during the pandemic, shedding light on how psychological distress influenced a rise in e-cigarette and vape use among…
Discover how university students navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic! Kent State researchers explore the powerful link between coping strategies, resilience, and student well-being in their latest study. Uncover the…
Introduction to Public Mental Health Explore the rapidly growing field that is transforming mental health!This course introduces public health approaches to mental health and wellness—beyond clinical settings—focusing on real-…
Conference Presentation Supplemental Information Poster presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, November 2022, Boston, MA, USA Additional details appear on this page Use of qualitative research…
The CPPH is set to transform substance abuse treatment in rural Southeastern Ohio, an area that lacks vital resources. This initiative aims to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, providing critical…
Kent State researchers, Ph.D. Candidate Jessica Song, Dr. Deric Kenne, and Dr. Kim Laurene have published their work titled "Referrals to Mental Health Services in Ohio: An Exploration of Time to First Referral After Completion of…
On July 16 2022, the existing Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will make the switch from its 1-800 number to a new and easy to remember number, 988. Now more than ever people are experiencing suicidal crisis or mental health related distress.…
