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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 years in the United States.…
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Have you heard of Rescue Agency? They are an American company that helps governments and non-profits create award-winning health-related behavior change campaigns. One o…
Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it's often misunderstood or overlooked. This thread is a space for open and honest discussions about mental healt…
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In the 1990s, Iceland faced a national epidemic of teen substance abuse. In 1998, 42% of Icelandic 15- and 16-year-olds reported having been drunk in the last month. Nea…
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The short answer is...they are relatively effective.
Let’s start with what fear-based messages are. They are messages that are designed to instil strong negative emoti…
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There are many reasons that people move towards plant-based diets, from concerns about human-caused climate change to better physical health to social influence.
As su…
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I might be a bit bias because of the "Cook" name in this program, but bear with me as the results are impressive.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of canc…
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I've done some research to find out what the effect of the COVID lockdowns have had on alcohol consumption. Several news stories (e.g. ABC news; Global News) report …
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Bestselling author Dan Heath has come out with another fantastic book this year, called Upstream: The quest to solve problems before they happen. Behavioural Scienti…
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If you're working in public health or have questions of your own around mask wearing during the pandemic, you might find this article interesting. Questions like "If…
