Wanted: Mayors willing to boost physical and mental health.

“I think the mayor has a unique role in cities and we can set the tone. We can be that voice.”

More on the Move With the Mayor initiative from The Nation's Health: thenationshealth.org/content/54/3/3…

Nearly 60% of young adults say they worry about climate change. 🌎 If you're experiencing eco-anxiety, talk about it and take action apha.org/climate #climatechangeshealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

A lot has changed since 1964, but at least one thing hasn't: APHA is still keeping public health up to date on infectious disease threats through its Control of Communicable Diseases Manual. Now in its 21st edition in print & digital subscription: apha.org/publications/p… #CCDM

We’re thrilled announce the relaunch of LawAtlas.org!

Check out our new interactive maps and tables to explore and understand the law to support #PublicHealth research and practice. Visit LawAtlas.org

#legalepi #phlaw #legaldata

Over 4,500 people in the U.S. drowned each year from 2020-2022.

Learn the 5 tips your community can use to help increase access to basic swimming and water safety skills training and reduce the risk of drowning in a new CDC #VitalSigns report. bit.ly/3wwqN0j

Join us on Thursday at 12pm ET to hear the latest on bird flu.

The U.S. continues to earn low grades for maternal mental health, new report card from Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health finds. Only three states do well enough at screening, treatment and programming to earn a B- or higher. Check out the grade for your state: policycentermmh.org/state-report-c… #MHAM2024

It’s OK to take a break when you need it—and it’s OK to ask for help. Self-care and seeking help when you need it can help you maintain good mental health.

Visit samhsa.gov/find-help if you’re looking for support for yourself or a loved one. #MHAM2024 #MaternalMHMatters

Love this example of how mayors can help boost both physical activity and mental health! Has your mayor joined #MoveWithTheMayor yet? thenationshealth.org/content/54/3/3…

The health sector is working to ramp up voting and civic engagement.

“Talking about civic health is extremely important.' #SDOH The Nation's Health reports: thenationshealth.org/content/54/3/1…

🆕 @HHSgov announces the release of the Report to Congress and the accompanying National Strategy to Improve Maternal Mental Health Care with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health ⤵️
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Being a mom can be both joyful and overwhelming. If you're not feeling like yourself, it’s OK to reach out for help. The 988 lifeline is just a quick call or text away. publichealthnewswire.org/?p=988-lifeline #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters #MomLife

Join the virtual screening of SHOT IN THE ARM & participate in the Q&A on Tuesday, May 14 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. with Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy, executive producer Neil deGrasse Tyson & epidemiologist Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS. Get tickets: bit.ly/43JYiZi

Health departments: Check out this guide to understand your legal power to improve social determinants of health #SDOH