Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our mission is to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course.
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Social & Behavioral Health December 8, 2024
Ways to live a longer, healthier life
Social connection, prosociality, spirituality, optimism, and work—growing evidence suggests these five factors can play an important role in improving the well-being of people and communities.
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Health Equity November 14, 2024
Fostering resilience in the face of adversity
The Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness’s inaugural Chester Pierce Symposium explored social factors that influence resilience and well-being.
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Health Policy November 14, 2024
Conservative policies could harm Americans’ health
The conservative policy agenda of the second Trump administration could lead to worse health outcomes in the U.S., according to population health experts.
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Food, Nutrition, Diet November 13, 2024
Opinion: Rules on supplements likely to loosen under Trump
Federal oversight of dangerous dietary supplements will likely be eroded under a new Trump administration, according to experts affiliated with Harvard Chan School.
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Mental Health November 7, 2024
New podcast explores research on loneliness and well-being
The podcast Frontiers in Health & Happiness is devoting its first six episodes to loneliness and well-being.
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Health Equity October 30, 2024
Opinion: Child welfare reform bill is essential; more is needed for incarcerated mothers
A new federal bill to improve the child welfare system in the U.S. is a step in the right direction, but doesn’t go far enough to protect families impacted by incarceration, according to Harvard Chan School’s Bethany Kotlar.
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Child & Maternal Health October 25, 2024
Refugee women resettled in disadvantaged neighborhoods may face worse birth outcomes
Among refugee women, resettling in a disadvantaged neighborhood was associated with a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Rita Hamad.
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Health Equity October 23, 2024
DEI backlash affecting research focused on racism and health
Academic institutions and researchers studying the connection between racism and health are under attack during a backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, according to those affected.
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Mental Health October 17, 2024
Faculty share research on mental health at ‘Public Health is Personal’ event
Faculty from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health gathered with alumni, friends, and public health allies to highlight how School is leading groundbreaking research to better understand challenges that drive mental health concerns.
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October 15, 2024
Fostering Student-Alum Connections
On September 27, 2024, the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences hosted an Alumni Open House as part of the school’s annual Alumni Weekend programming. Eight alumni ranging from the…
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