Bullying, Cyberbullying, Mental health, Suicide, Teenagers, Texting
Cyberbullying, a Growing Public Health Concern
Bullying is a public health epidemic that affects millions of children. What should be done to address it?
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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.
Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), opioid dependence, separation
To Separate an Opioid Dependent Baby from Its Mother or Not To Separate?
The number of babies born with opioid dependence is increasing. Should these babies be separated from their mothers?
Mental health, addiction, anxiety, connection, depression, social media
Social Media: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Social media can be a useful tool for connecting to the outer world but there are pervasive negative effects as well.
Incarceration, Pregnancy, Shackling, Women’s Rights
Shackling: The Story of Pregnant Incarcerated Women
Shackling pregnant prisoners during childbirth is dangerous for the mother and the baby. Yet, many states permit it.
End of Life Option Act, Physician Assisted Dying, and Terminally Ill Patients
Is this the end of the “End of Life Option Act”?
Riverside County Superior Court recently overturned a state law that gives terminally-ill individual an option to end their own lives.
FDA, addiction, cigarettes, nicotine
A Nicotine Reduction Strategy
The FDA is considering reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes. How did we get to this point & what may go wrong?
Billing, Global Payment, Integration, Mental health, Screening, Value-Based, Whole-Person
The Importance of Mental Health Integration into the Primary Care Setting
There is an evidence-based approach to providing cheaper, more effective mental care for millions of Americans.
Disparity, Mental health, Psychiatrists, Psychologist, Shortage, Well-being, Workforce
Understanding the Key Players in our Mental Health System
Who actually provides the much-needed services and why is there such a gap?
Burnout, Christopher Lane, Equilibrium, Kevin Love, WHO, Well-being
Everyone is Going Through Something: Destigmatizing Mental Health
Mental health can affect us all but mass media perpetuates the stigma of asking for help.
Collaborative care, Integrated health care, Mental health, Primary care, Psychiatrist shortage
Mental Health and Primary Care: The Case for Integration
Is a paradigm shift needed in the way we are (not) treating mental illness?