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The study of the intersection of social sciences and physical health has revealed that good health outcomes are profoundly affected by life and demographic factors. According to the Office of Disease ...
Power and control. That’s what domestic violence is about.
When you add a firearm into the equation, “Survivors experience a high level of fear because they know the reality of weapons. It can cause...
What does it mean to be safe in school?
School shootings happen regularly. According to Education Week’s school shooting tracker, in 2023, there have been 30 school shootings with injuries (32 people) or deaths (16 people, 12 students, four...
Firearm statistics: Local, state, and national
Gun violence is a health care issue; it’s “a leading cause of premature death in the U.S.,” according to the American Public Health Association.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recogn...
“Social determinants of health are stressors that relate to physical health.” So says Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith, Executive Director of Cradle Cincinnati, Field Service Assistant Professor at UC Medi...
Have you ever been stressed out about something at work and not been able to let it go once you got home?
Maybe you were sitting at the dinner table, and your child was excitedly telling you somethi...
Community Health Workers (CHWs) see people in crisis every day. Program participants might not have enough to eat or a safe place to live. They might be suffering from a chronic illness.
It’s rewardi...
Caregivers need care, too
What if you’re caring for a family member unexpectedly? An ill parent, partner, or child can turn your world upside-down.
Not only do you worry about their health, but it can feel as if their comfort...
When damage is ongoing: Coping with chronic trauma
What happens when you know you will face at least some form of trauma every day of your life? How do you cope?
There are many types of trauma including acute, complex, generational, and chronic traum...
Self-care and racial trauma: A tool for healing
Racial trauma can be caused in so many ways. Racism can be overt or covert. It might take the form of an explosive event or a small comment. People of color also constantly experience microaggressions...
