https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?keywordId=155&orgId=109082&title=Recent+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale School of Public Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:50:24 Z https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/03/getting-older-ageing-happiest-time-of-life Aging does not mean inevitable decline, new YSPH research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-york-city-hospitals-turn-to-music-to-help-reduce-staff-burnout/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-york-city-hospitals-turn-to-music-to-help-reduce-staff-burnout/ Harmonizing for Health, a collaboration between the Yale School of Public Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Juilliard Extension, seeks to identify the unique role music could have in relieving health care staff burnout and compassion fatigue. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/epidemiologist-dr-magdalena-cerda-joins-ysph-as-chair-of-the-department-of-chronic-disease-epidemiology/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/epidemiologist-dr-magdalena-cerda-joins-ysph-as-chair-of-the-department-of-chronic-disease-epidemiology/ Dr. Cerdá is widely recognized for her national leadership in social epidemiology, particularly for her groundbreaking work on intersecting epidemics involving substance use, violence, and other chronic diseases. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:30:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-research-examines-the-impacts-of-financial-strain-on-adult-caregivers/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-research-examines-the-impacts-of-financial-strain-on-adult-caregivers/ A new pair of studies from Yale School of Public Health suggests that when a parent is living with dementia or depression, the consequent financial stress becomes a hidden source of emotional turmoil for millions of U.S. families. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-yale-led-study-reveals-why-younger-veterans-face-higher-ptsd-risk/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-yale-led-study-reveals-why-younger-veterans-face-higher-ptsd-risk/ Younger U.S. military veterans are three times more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than their older counterparts, largely due to greater psychological and social challenges, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and the National Center for PTSD. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2838466 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2838466 The Resilience in Survivors of Katrina (RISK) Project investigated the hurricane's impact on the mental health of those impacted by the storm. Now, 20 years after the hurricane, the study's findings are providing new insights into the long-term effects of major disasters. YSPH Associate Professor Sarah Lowe said survivors who showed symptoms of posttraumatic stress also reported psychological growth, such as a deeper sense of spirituality and improved personal relationships. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/minneapolis-shooting-anti-transgender-conservatives-robin-westman.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/minneapolis-shooting-anti-transgender-conservatives-robin-westman.html The transgender identity of the attacker in a Minneapolis mass shooting has led some to describe the event as "trans terrorism." YSPH Professor John Pachankis says trans people are not linked to higher rates of violence. "A school shooter who happens to be transgender has more in common with other school shooters than with other transgender people," Pachankis tells The New York Times. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/news/education/article/school-start-times-ct-greenwich-brookfield-20389993.php https://www.ctinsider.com/news/education/article/school-start-times-ct-greenwich-brookfield-20389993.php Connecticut school start times are some of the earliest in the nation. YSPH Professor Marney White says evidence shows later start times allow children to get more sleep, improving their physical and mental health, and academic achievement. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/visualizing-church-closures-to-improve-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/visualizing-church-closures-to-improve-public-health/ The Faith, Place & Health event brought together more than 80 attendees who viewed a new data dashboard about church closures. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-025-00442-2 https://www.nature.com/articles/s44220-025-00442-2 In this Q&A, Nature Mental Health speaks to Dr. John Pachankis, a clinical psychologist and professor of public health, psychology, and psychiatry, and the director of Yale’s LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative. His research explores mechanisms, including developmental and biopsychosocial components, that contribute to the elevated burden of mental health disorders observed in LGBT+ people and that may serve as targets for reducing risk and for treatment. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/climate/minnesota-green-crew-climate-anxiety.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/climate/minnesota-green-crew-climate-anxiety.html Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration, and invasive species removal. YSPH Associate Professor Sarah Lowe says the activities could help reduce depression, anxiety, and other negative feelings that can arise when thinking about climate change. Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/documentary-highlights-mental-health-benefits-of-social-connections/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/documentary-highlights-mental-health-benefits-of-social-connections/ Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Yusuf Ransome and a team of researchers in his Society, Connectedness, and Health (SOCAH) Lab have partnered with Connecticut independent filmmaker Josh Bibbey to produce a documentary about the power and potential of social connectedness to improve public health. Thu, 08 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479344-dementia-cases-are-rising-faster-in-china-than-the-rest-of-the-world/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2479344-dementia-cases-are-rising-faster-in-china-than-the-rest-of-the-world/ Cases of dementia doubled worldwide between 1990 and 2021, but more than quadrupled in China during the same period. YSPH's Dr. Xi Chen comments. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/well/mind/retirement-brain-mental-health-tips.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/well/mind/retirement-brain-mental-health-tips.html It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy when transitioning into retirement. Onset of depression is a concern. YSPH Associate Professor Xi Chen provides insights. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/connected-in-spirit/202502/spirituality-can-quell-rising-anxiety-and-mental-distress https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/connected-in-spirit/202502/spirituality-can-quell-rising-anxiety-and-mental-distress Engagement in spirituality correlates with better physical and mental health, YSPH Associate Professor Yusuf Ransome says in this Psychology Today commentary. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-va-ucsf-researchers-develop-first-eating-disorder-screener-for-us-veterans/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-va-ucsf-researchers-develop-first-eating-disorder-screener-for-us-veterans/ Robin Masheb, PhD, professor of psychiatry, and Marney White, PhD, MS, professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences) and psychiatry, are co-authors of a paper in General Hospital Psychiatry that discusses findings about a new eating disorder screener for use in healthcare and community settings that serve veterans. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ijeoma-opara-receives-presidential-early-career-award-for-scientists-and-engineers/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ijeoma-opara-receives-presidential-early-career-award-for-scientists-and-engineers/ The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding early-career scientists and engineers who are federally funded. Dr. Opara is among 400 scientists who received the prestigious PECASE award from former President Joseph Biden in January. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disability-is-diversity/202412/ableism-is-a-major-barrier-to-mental-healthcare https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disability-is-diversity/202412/ableism-is-a-major-barrier-to-mental-healthcare A new study finds people with disabilities struggle to access mental health services. YSPH alumna Sarah Fodero (MPH '23, SBS) and Associate Professor Katie Wang, PhD, co-author this article. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ableism-cited-as-major-barrier-to-mental-health-care-for-people-with-disabilities/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ableism-cited-as-major-barrier-to-mental-health-care-for-people-with-disabilities/ People with disabilities make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, people with disabilities also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. A Yale-led study probes the underlying factors that contribute to this discrepancy and examines the role of ableism in mental health care. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/social-isolation https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/social-isolation Dr. Yusuf Ransome is an associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health and a public voices fellow with The OpEd Project. This week, the city of Seoul, South Korea, announced it would spend $327 million to fight an epidemic of loneliness in a country where thousands of people die alone every year. In this commentary, Dr. Ransome discusses the importance of addressing social isolation in the U.S. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-lgbtq-mental-health-initiative-receives-prestigious-award/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-lgbtq-mental-health-initiative-receives-prestigious-award/ The Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative, a New York City-based group co-sponsored by the Yale School of Public Health and the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Emery Award by the Hetrick-Martin Institute. The award ceremony took place Oct. 24 at Nordstrom in Midtown Manhattan. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.newswise.com/articles/older-gay-lesbian-adults-at-greater-risk-of-polysubstance-use-study https://www.newswise.com/articles/older-gay-lesbian-adults-at-greater-risk-of-polysubstance-use-study Gay and lesbian adults over age 65 are nearly 28 times more likely than heterosexual peers to engage in polysubstance use, a Yale team finds in a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/starting-the-conversation-important-facts-about-suicide-in-the-us/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/starting-the-conversation-important-facts-about-suicide-in-the-us/ In recognition of September as national Suicide Prevention Month, the Yale School of Public Health is sharing information intended to raise awareness of this urgent crisis, reduce stigma, and provide individuals and families with resources to aid in suicide prevention Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-tragedy-to-advocacy-how-one-ysph-student-is-battling-the-opioid-crisis/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/from-tragedy-to-advocacy-how-one-ysph-student-is-battling-the-opioid-crisis/ Dita Bhargava's fight to stop America's opioid epidemic is a personal one. A new student in the Yale School of Public Health's Executive MPH Program, Bhagarva lost her son to fentanyl poisoning six years ago. She hopes to apply the skills she learns at YSPH to prevent future opioid deaths by advocating for new government policies and community interventions. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://alert.psychnews.org/2024/08/resilience-and-gratitude-linked-to.html https://alert.psychnews.org/2024/08/resilience-and-gratitude-linked-to.html Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH, professor of psychiatry and of public health, is senior author of a paper in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry that found resilience and a strong sense of gratitude were significantly associated with self-reported successful aging among U.S. veterans with depression, anxiety, and/or posttraumatic stress disorder. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/very-hot-weather-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-there-are-ways-to-stay-safe/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/very-hot-weather-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-there-are-ways-to-stay-safe/ Extreme heat is hazardous to your health. Here are ways to stay safe as the globe warms. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/as-the-2024-summer-olympics-begin-the-sports-equity-lab-at-yale-focuses-on-athletes-rights/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/as-the-2024-summer-olympics-begin-the-sports-equity-lab-at-yale-focuses-on-athletes-rights/ A new report from the Sports Equity Lab at Yale suggests that a commitment to athlete-centered sports governance among major sports organizations is essential to protecting athletes from the harmful interactions that can arise in sports settings. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/2024-hecht-award-recipient-announced/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/2024-hecht-award-recipient-announced/ The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) has selected Nicola Hawley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, to receive the 2024 Hecht Global Health Faculty Network Award. Her project, affiliated with the Yale Network for Global NCDs (NGN), will focus on adapting and pilot testing an intervention designed to promote mental health among adolescents in American Samoa. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/sellinger-pietrzak-honored-by-va-connecticut-healthcare-system/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/sellinger-pietrzak-honored-by-va-connecticut-healthcare-system/ John Sellinger, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry, and Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH, professor of psychiatry and of public health, have been honored with 2024 Distinguished Psychologist Awards by the Psychology Service of VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/110887 https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/110887 YSPH Associate Professor Ijeoma Opara says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's recent call for warning labels on social media platforms is a good idea, but more stringent measures are needed to combat the spread of racist and sexist content. She is especially concerned about the unique experiences of Black teen girls, who face compounded challenges due to the intersection of racism and sexism. Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/communication-and-parenting-styles-are-important-when-addressing-intergenerational-trauma/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/communication-and-parenting-styles-are-important-when-addressing-intergenerational-trauma/ A new multi-institutional study provides key insights into family psychosocial factors potentially contributing to this transmission of intergenerational trauma and suggests possible interventions to improve the health of Rwandan youth and their families in the wake of the 1994 Tutsi genocide. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/anxiety-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-u-s-food-and-drug-administration-government-regulations-bff9cc4a3673dc0d474edddbcb1bfc8f https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/anxiety-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-u-s-food-and-drug-administration-government-regulations-bff9cc4a3673dc0d474edddbcb1bfc8f The United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee is assessing a new drug application of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). YSPH Associate Professor Jason Schwartz comments. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-students-advocate-for-youth-and-public-health-at-united-nations-forum/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-students-advocate-for-youth-and-public-health-at-united-nations-forum/ Several YSPH students recently joined other young people at a youth forum where they worked together to find solutions to the challenges facing today’s youth. Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://scienmag.com/study-finds-private-equity-expanding-to-mental-health-facilities/ https://scienmag.com/study-finds-private-equity-expanding-to-mental-health-facilities/ Private equity firms now account for as much as a quarter of practices providing behavioral health services in some states, according to a new study by researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale School of Public Health. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-finds-connection-between-eczema-and-eating-disorders/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-finds-connection-between-eczema-and-eating-disorders/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health finds a significant association between eczema and eating disorders. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/retirement-impacts-mental-health-of-blue-collar-women-more-than-white-collar-peers/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/retirement-impacts-mental-health-of-blue-collar-women-more-than-white-collar-peers/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that for blue-collar workers in China, rates of hospital admissions for mental illnesses, including anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders, increased following retirement at age 50. No similar increase was reported among their white-collar peers. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/lowe-studies-climate-changes-negative-effects-on-mental-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/lowe-studies-climate-changes-negative-effects-on-mental-health/ YSPH associate professor and clinical psychologist Sarah Lowe discusses the connection between climate change and mental health. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.axios.com/2024/01/29/mental-health-care-funding-addiction-illness https://www.axios.com/2024/01/29/mental-health-care-funding-addiction-illness Serious mental illness and addiction have a profound effect on families and communities, but their complexity and their concentration among lower-income people make them issues that the private market has little incentive to solve. YSPH Associate Professor Zack Cooper offers insight into the challenges. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2lwWumWC0I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2lwWumWC0I Yale School of Public Health Associate Professor Joan K. Monin discusses her research on caregiving relationships and health with WPKN's Chuck Wolfe. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/jama-stress-as-a-risk-factor-for-mental-disorders-in-a-gendered-environment/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/jama-stress-as-a-risk-factor-for-mental-disorders-in-a-gendered-environment/ A Viewpoint published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry reminds us that U.S. population data indicate that women are more likely than men to experience psychosocial stressors and, as a consequence, this interpretation of increased “vulnerability” may not capture the higher risk for exposure of women to stress in our gendered environment. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:06:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-executive-mph-student-studies-cause-of-swiftie-amnesia/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-executive-mph-student-studies-cause-of-swiftie-amnesia/ Although he shared in the excitement of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, Executive MPH student Nathan Carroll does not consider himself to be a Swiftie. Still, he searched for an explanation for the post-concert amnesia some of the pop star's fans were reporting on social media. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2023/nov/16/climate-anxiety-tips https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2023/nov/16/climate-anxiety-tips In recent years, the term “climate anxiety” has gone from obscure to familiar, underscoring a growing awareness of how witnessing escalating climate disasters affects our mental health. YSPH Clinical Psychologist Sarah Lowe offers suggestions to help people manage their emotional and cognitive reactions to our rapidly changing environment. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/grief-and-trauma-specialist-nelba-marquez-greene-appointed-activist-in-residence/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/grief-and-trauma-specialist-nelba-marquez-greene-appointed-activist-in-residence/ Nelba Márquez-Greene, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in grief, loss, trauma, and their impact on individuals and systems, is the Yale School of Public Health’s new Activist in Residence. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/key-medicare-payment-model-fails-to-improve-mental-health/ https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/key-medicare-payment-model-fails-to-improve-mental-health/ A nationwide Medicare program that aims to improve health care and reduce costs by linking health-care reimbursements to health quality and cost outcomes resulted in no improvements in mental health care, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Yale School of Public Health. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/06/health/gun-injuries-children-families.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/06/health/gun-injuries-children-families.html Gunshots are the top cause of death for children and teenagers in the U.S. fatal or not, the wounds reverberate through communities and the health care system. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/06/gun-violence-children-teens-effects/ https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/06/gun-violence-children-teens-effects/ While firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S., there are twice as many survivors of these injuries, and clinicians who have treated gunshot wounds know the experience can cast shadows far into a child’s future. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://afro.com/depression-and-mental-health-screening-month-offers-key-resources-for-healing/ https://afro.com/depression-and-mental-health-screening-month-offers-key-resources-for-healing/ By Yugo Hines, Special to the AFRO October is National Depression Awareness Month, a time for advocates and health organizations around the globe to focus on educating the public about the condition that  affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.  Though National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is recognized on […] Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/for-ysph-student-creating-suicide-prevention-guide-both-an-academic-and-personal-project/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/for-ysph-student-creating-suicide-prevention-guide-both-an-academic-and-personal-project/ Sophie Edelstein, MPH ’24 (Social and Behavioral Sciences), a lifelong New Haven resident, was one of 12 YSPH Health Equity fellows this past summer. She chose to work with the City of New Haven’s Office of Community Mental Health Initiatives, and helped create the city's new suicide prevention guide. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/06/researchers-study-mental-health-issues-among-adolescents-in-american-samoa/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/06/researchers-study-mental-health-issues-among-adolescents-in-american-samoa/ In a recent study, researchers at the School of Public Health found that despite successful local efforts to improve mental health infrastructure, more steps must be taken to combat mental illness among adolescents in American Samoa. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 Z https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00188-2/fulltext#%20 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(23)00188-2/fulltext#%20 Early June 2023 was marked by an unprecedented disaster: wildfire smoke emanating from Quebec (Canada) spread throughout the northeastern USA. This so-called crisis in the air threatens physical and mental health. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z