Social media
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in May launched its Pinterest page. The page features videos, infographics and other interactive material to educate the public about child health research. For more information, visit www.pinterest.com/NICHD_NIH.
Mental health
The American Psychiatric Foundation in June released “Mental Health: A Guide for Faith Leaders” and “Quick Reference on Mental Health for Faith Leaders.” Both publications are resources for religious and spiritual leaders who want to eliminate stigma surrounding mental illness and factor faith into improving behavioral health. For more information, visit www.psychiatry.org/faith.
Medical information
Merck in June announced that access to consumer and professional versions of its Merck Manuals are available for free via the Merck Manuals website. The announcement follows the June launch of Global Medical Knowledge 2020, an initiative of Merck Manuals and MSD Manuals to expand medical knowledge to billions of consumers by 2020. The manuals are reference guides to consumers and people in a variety of health professions such as medicine and veterinary science. For more information, visit www.merckmanuals.com.
Preparedness
Skyhorse Publishing in June published “The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for Any Disaster.” Authored by Amy Alton, ARNP, and Joe Alton, MD, the book addresses medical emergencies that may arise during disaster situations and the supplies families need to survive. For more information, visit www.skyhorsepublishing.com.
Concussion safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in June released the Heads Up Concussion and Helmet Safety app. The app features ways to detect the signs of a concussion in a child or teen and next steps, as well as instructions on how to properly fit a helmet. To download the app, visit the iTunes app store at http://itunes.apple.com.
Cognitive health
NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation in June released the “Mysteries of the Brain” video series. The series, broken into eight parts, will cover topics such as how the brain creates memories and controls emotions based on research uncovered from the White House Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Initiative. For more information, visit www.NBCLearn.com.
Senior health
The National Institute on Aging in June announced updates to several topics in its free AgePage brochures. The topics include shingles, driving, skin care, HIV/AIDS, forgetfulness, pain management, and smell and taste. For more information, visit www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication.
Palliative care
The National Institute of Nursing Research in July released “Palliative Care for Children: Support for the Whole Family When Your Child is Living with a Serious Illness.” The brochure covers topics such as pain management, ways to get palliative care and how to figure out whether or not a child needs palliative care. For more information, visit www.ninr.nih.gov.
Tobacco use
The Department of Veterans Affairs in July launched smokefreeVET, a free 24/7 text message service that provides veterans with support in quitting smoking sent straight to their mobile phones. For more information, visit www.publichealth.va.gov/smoking.
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