"We saw reductions in stress, reductions in depressive symptoms, reductions in anxiety, and reductions in the caregiver burden which is this feeling of being overwhelmed by all the caregiving responsibilities,” says Elissa Kozlov, when describing mindfulness therapy that is accessed through the Mindfulness Coach App. Read WBGO

Leslie M. Kantor, chair of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, discusses the key messages that people need to hear about the continued importance of the flu vaccine, even if they have been immunized for COVID-19. "We want to remind everybody, there's still a flu vaccine. You may have been very focused on getting your COVID vaccine, and perhaps you're even eligible at this point for a booster, but don't forget the flu," she says. Read AJMC

“It all comes down to cultural competence, an understanding of how an individual’s different aspects, including gender and ethnicity, affect health and well-being,” says Kristen Krause, instructor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health on finding a LGBTQ friendly health care provider. Read New Jersey Monthly

Rutgers School of Public Health and Mason Gross School of Arts faculty and staff describe their new partnership to support community-engaged, arts-integrated research projects.  Read The Daily Targum

There is a need to examine the personality traits of those who purchase firearms in order to get a better understanding of these surges in firearm sales. "We are living through stressful, uncertain times, and individuals who tend to be on the lookout for threats and who make rash decisions may be coping with that by purchasing firearms," says Joye C. Anestis, an associate professor at Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy. "Research on firearm ownership has historically overlooked personality as a factor in understanding who purchases firearms and why. Our new findings highlight the need to change that practice." Read Phys.org

Will the Pandemic Surge in Gun Purchases Raise Suicide Rates? According to Michael Anestis, associate professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health and executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center, "The fact that suicidal thoughts were particularly common among surge purchasers who became first-time firearm owners is an important consideration, given data demonstrating an elevated suicide rate in the months following the first acquisition of a firearm." Read US News 

The Office of Student Support Services hosted a Managing Academic Anxiety Workshop that helped students learn concrete ways to manage nervousness and anxiety, which impact academic performance. As finals approach, it’s important to be mindful of reinforcing or creating healthy coping habits. 

Applications for the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Master of Public Health degree in Population Mental Health are available now for the Fall 2022 semester! Learn More

Attend the final admissions Information Session this Fall semester, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will provide an opportunity to hear from the Office of Admissions about the application process and ways to strengthen your application. 

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