Community-engaged transformative health research @ intersection of family violence, early childhood & adolescent sexual health @UofMaryland|PI:@DrLizAparicio
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Join us tomorrow at SSWR for an experiential workshop on trauma informed research methods. Excited to participate one more year in this amazing conference 📷📷📷 #research#socialwork#workshop#publichealth
1 in 5 pregnant or postpartum people experience maternal mental health complications and, since 2022, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline has helped 33,000+ people, providing 24/7 assistance for maternal mental health conditions. Call for support! #MentalHealthAwareness
Studies have shown that trans teens who received hormone therapy reported lower rates of depression and suicidality compared to those who wanted but didn’t receive the treatment, but a new SCOTUS case might make receiving gender affirming care impossible: https://t.co/DpgkSvqcdj
Want to know the latest research funded by the @NIH on women’s health topics including menopause, PCOS, and other conditions? Check out Discover Women’s Health Research (DiscoverWHR), a recently launched website on federally funded women’s health research across the lifespan.
📢Announcing the launch of the first phase of DiscoverWHR, a novel research portal from ORWH & @NLM_NIH. Access the latest insights on NIH-funded women’s research: https://t.co/p4AHCCZWVP
Maryland is expanding “comprehensive abortion care training programs, & along with @iamwesmoore's additional funding to support Medicaid providers, keep abortion care in Maryland safe & accessible for generations.” https://t.co/Lpkk00YkB3
🌍 Researchers have developed a low-cost, battery-powered, AI-enabled ultrasound device aimed at improving maternal health in resource-limited settings. Read more about this breakthrough: https://t.co/ed0wWmRDD4
#GlobalHealth#MaternalCare#AIforGood
Promising news in maternal and infant health! 🌟 Community-driven partnerships in Baltimore and Cincinnati are making meaningful strides in improving outcomes and addressing systemic issues. Learn more: https://t.co/16LERMBibo #MaternalHealth#PublicHealth
The Fall Research Roundup is here! A new twice-yearly roundup to celebrate the excellent work and dedicated humans of UMD's School of Public Health. Congrats to all!
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See our first Fall roundup here:
https://t.co/GgOxV48jFe
Congratulations to Swati Sah (@lemonswatea) on successfully defending her dissertation proposal! We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone. Her research focuses on an adapted, peer-facilitated sexual assault intervention. #communityhealth@BCHUMD@UMDPublicHealth
Congratulations to Carson Peters (@CarsonP19360) on successfully defending her dissertation proposal! We are so proud of you! Her work is crucial in understanding strategies for equitable clinical research engagement among Black women. #communityhealth@BCHUMD@UMDPublicHealth
Congratulations to @UMDPublicHealth@BCHUMD alum @drchannelldoig on her publication, which focused on complementary food introduction practices among young mothers with a history of child maltreatment. Great job! #communityhealth#complementaryfood
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According to @NIH , postpartum depression affects every 1 in 7 mothers within the first year after giving birth. Learn more about the resources available for those experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression. #postpartum#MentalHealthAwareness
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month! Choose age-appropriate toys to avoid accidents and injuries when shopping for kids, toddlers, and babies. Follow @PublicHealth safety tips for a safe holiday season! https://t.co/rk3oucNfi4 #SafeToysForBabies
This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Christina Ross, our visiting professor, who presented about Developing a Culturally Tailored Digital Health App to Enhance Sexual Self-Efficacy among Black Female Adolescents in the US @Jadachris@BCHUMD@UConnNursing#digitalhealth
As finals week and the holidays approach, stress can peak. Our team wants to remind you that self-care is key to managing stress! Explore resources on how you can take care of your mental health @CDCgov https://t.co/8sH1mLD6bv #FinalsWeek#Holidays#SelfCare
As we move into the holiday season, feelings of stress or grief may be exacerbated for many people. Check out these self-care tips for the holiday season. #holidayseason#MentalHealthAwareness