Category Archives: Stress

The COVID-19 Pandemic as a Threat Multiplier for Childhood Health Disparities: Evidence from St. Louis, MO

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Andrew

In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated socioeconomic and racial health disparities. For example, U.S.-based studies have found that the mortality rates for Black, Hispanic, Latino, and Indigenous communities from COVID-19 are double that of their … Continue reading →

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The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on population mental health: An analysis of GPS and Google search volume data

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Andrew

Catherine Gimbrone and colleagues recently published a paper in the journal PLoS One exploring the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on population mental health. Using novel data sources that allow for near-real-time analysis of population behavior and thought, they found that … Continue reading →

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Business travel and behavioral and mental health

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Andrew

In new work, Rundle and colleagues find that extensive business travel is associated with poorer behavioral and mental health – smoking, sedentary behavior, trouble sleeping, alcohol dependence, depression and anxiety.  The paper was recently published online at the Journal of Occupational … Continue reading →

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New Course for the Fall of 2016: Stress and Health

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Andrew

We are excited to announce a new class being taught Dr. Shakira Suglia; Stress and Health which will be launching in the Fall of 2016 and is part of the Social Determinants of Health MPH certificate program. This course will provide … Continue reading →

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