The mind and body are deeply intertwined, and mental wellbeing is crucial for physical wellbeing. People with mental illness, such as depression, are at increased risk of chronic disease, such…
Suicide is a major public health problem, with approximately 800,000 suicide deaths globally each year. Thus, it’s crucial to accurately predict who will engage in suicidal behavior so that they…
For some, July 4 celebrations may reveal underlying needs. As we near Independence Day, many towns in the United States will inevitably celebrate the holiday with some spectacle of fire,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that close to 800,000 people die by suicide every year. Here in the United States, 13 people per 100,000 die by suicide annually, a…
This center will connect policy with research and use lessons from Ebola and COVID to prepare lawmakers and the public for next crisis BU associate professor, Nahid Bhadelia will head…
Substance use disorder is a disease, not a personality flaw or moral failing. Yet, the language that has evolved around this disease is stigmatizing and reinforces the concept that people…