AJPH Think Tank

In our latest issue of The Synthesis Newsletter, we explore ways language choice impacts public health research, practice, policy, and trust. Link to our newsletter: bit.ly/3RTcyL2 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! eepurl.com/cT96Kf

@AMJPublicHealth @AJPHThinkTank #TocAJPH The 2023 @AJPHThinkTank collected student opinions around the world re the language we use. They conclude: "By placing importance on the languages of public health, we are well-positioned to (re)build trust and serve the very public we aim to protect." Refreshing read!

The February issue of AJPH is now online. It includes a special section from the @AJPHThinkTank on the languages of public health. Articles cover inclusive language, language justice frameworks, and the power of words on public health. Access it here: buff.ly/3ux2GgT

It’s time! Abstract submissions are open for APHA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo. Don’t miss your chance to present at the year’s premier public health meeting in Minneapolis this fall! Deadline is March 29: APHA.org/abstract #APHA2024

#SoonInAJPH "Health Risks of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in Federal Custody and in US communities" Unaccompanied immigrant children arrive in the US and continue to face risks to their health and well-being, both in federal custody and once released to states across the US.

#SoonInAJPH "Vulnerabilized: Revisiting the Language of the Vulnerable Populations Framework" Verbiage commonly used to describe vulnerable populations fails to hold accountable the systemic forces that create vulnerability, we propose the term "vulnerabilized" to address this.

#SoonInAJPH "Public Health Preparedness Practitioners: Fluent in Disaster" Fluent in the many languages of disaster, public health emergency preparedness practitioners are uniquely suited to connect partners in a disaster response.

APHA 2023 was so amazing, we're still recovering! Check out our Flickr album for photos from sessions, socials, the expo and more. You might see someone you know! flickr.com/photos/aphapub… #APHA2023

#SoonInAJPH "'We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it': Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language in Public Health" The lack of inclusive public health language for LGBTQ+ populations is not only a social injustice but also bad for science.

#SoonInAJPH "Public Health's Language Incompatibility with Veterans" The public health community is talking at veterans rather than talking with veterans to solve the issues within their community.

#SoonInAJPH "The Resignation on Race" The use of unscientific racial classifications impedes our abilities to confront systemic racism.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. #BeThe1To check in on your friends and loved ones. Learn more at bethe1to.com. And if you're in need of extra emotional support, we're here for you. Call or text 988. You can also chat with us online at 988lifeline.org/chat and learn more about the #988Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

#988Lifeline now offers American Sign Language services for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and need emotional or substance use crisis support. Visit 988lifeline.org and select “ASL Now.” #SPM23

The UK's REACT-2 study used community self-testing to track SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Community self-testing and -reporting produced rapid insights into the changing course of the pandemic and the impact of vaccine rollout. buff.ly/3RA4nTP @profhelenward @DrCAtchison

Hope is real. Recovery is real. September is National #RecoveryMonth and we are dedicating this month to supporting recovery for EVERYONE. 💜 You got this, and we’re here to support you every step of the way! samhsa.gov/recovery-month #RecoveryIsPossible

Research Brief: Flint Registry study by Dannis et al. reveals disparities in children's mental health, urging proactive action in vulnerable communities. Read the full OA article here: buff.ly/3RlV1Lm

The first two years of oral contraceptive use may raise the risk of depression in women and adolescents compared with their peers who have never used oral #contraceptives. ow.ly/o70I50PGnqL

#SoonInAJPH "Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Care by Sexual Orientation During the COVID-19 Pandemic" There was wide variation in access to care by sex, sexual orientation, and lack of insurance, underscoring the need for tailored outreach among sexual minority adults.

View the September issue of The Synthesis newsletter! surl.li/kxyfu

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