Health communication
Oxford University Press in October published “Behavioral Economics and Public Health.” Edited by APHA members Ichiro Kawachi, MD, PhD, and Christina Roberto, PhD, the book addresses the communication and marketing strategies needed to influence behaviors that can lead to a healthier lifestyle and improved public health. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Homelessness
Oxford University Press in November published “Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems and Changing Lives.” Authored by Benjamin Henwood, PhD; APHA member Deborah Padgett, MPH; and Sam Tsemberis, PhD, the book centers on the lessons learned from the Housing First program in New York City and how its strategies resulted in reduced drug dependence and better housing stability. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Substance use
Columbia University Press in May published “The Thirteenth Step: Addiction in the Age of Brain Science.” Authored by Markus Heilig, MD, PhD, the book looks at case studies of people who suffer from substance use issues and highlights science-based treatments that may help combat addiction. For more information, visit http://cup.columbia.edu.
Behavioral health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in September updated its Suicide Safe mobile app. The app is geared for mental health professionals who need guidance in addressing suicide risk in their patients. The app is available via Google Play for Android devices and the iTunes store for Apple devices. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
School health
The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault in September released its “Resource Guide to Prevent and Improve the Response to Sexual Violence at Colleges and Universities.” The guide contains links to public awareness campaigns, sexual misconduct policies, training and more for university faculty, staff and students to help prevent and spread awareness about campus sex assault. For more information, visit www.notalone.gov.
Accreditation
The Public Health Accreditation Board in September released the video “Reaping the Benefits of Accreditation Across the Nation.” The video takes a look at how three health departments — California Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and Three Rivers District Health Department in Owenton, Kentucky — have benefited from accreditation. The video was made with support with a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and help from Dahlman-Cook Productions. For more information, visit www.phaboard.org.
Child health
Oxford University Press in November published “Beyond Bullying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Bullying and Violence.” Authored by Jonathan Fast, PhD, MSW, the book looks at research on feelings of shame and how they relate to topics such as domestic violence, racism and domestic terrorism. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Senior health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in September released “Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for Senior Centers.” The toolkit is available to senior health care providers who need strategies to promote good mental health and prevent suicide. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
Professional development
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare in September released an updated version of its Web training tutorial focused on parents in substance use treatment programs who are going through child welfare and dependency court. The tutorial is geared toward substance use treatment professionals. For more information, visit www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov.
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