World Hepatitis Day, also World Hepatitis C Day, is a global event celebrated on July 28th. And while the event’s primary goal is to spread awareness about the various forms of the hepatitis virus—including the hepatitis C virus (HCV)—it also marks an occasion to honor the achievements made in hepatitis research and treatment. Nearly 58 …

When it comes to mental health care for veterans, getting help is not always as simple as it should be. Society has gotten much better at recognizing the need for improved access to mental health treatment. However, several barriers exist in the veteran community that may prevent a veteran in need from accessing appropriate mental …

You don’t need to be a victim of gun violence to experience the deep connection between mass shootings and mental health. Just seeing stories about shootings on the news is enough to cause fear and anxiety, and that might be especially true if you are a person of color or a parent—both of which are …

Achieving financial stability impacts more than just someone’s ability to pay their bills every month. For many Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a financial downturn that has been difficult to recover from—and that only seems to be getting worse in the face of rising prices on consumer goods, housing, and other necessities. And while much …

Law enforcement can be a tough—and oftentimes distressing—career, which makes it important to acknowledge police officer mental health and its unique stigma in the police community. Though police officers have never had it easy, public unrest especially in 2020 and beyond has added new stressors to the job and taken a toll on officer morale. …

There’s a thin line between drinking for fun and developing a dependency, which is why everyone should be aware of the signs of alcohol dependence and the various indications that it’s time to take a step back—or get professional help. Social drinking is common, especially in younger populations. With April being Alcohol Awareness Month though, …

You may have heard that April 27 is Denim Day, but do you know why something as simple as wearing jeans can serve as a positive stand against sexual violence? The idea for Denim Day, which is held annually during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), came from Italian activists as a direct response to a …

You may have heard the term “harm reduction” applied to substance use treatment, but what is harm reduction, and how can it help individuals on their path to recovery? In light of the current administration’s support for it—including sanitary drug paraphernalia programs—we thought it was important to give a deeper look at the harm reduction …

Military sexual trauma (MST) is a reality for many individuals serving in the armed forces. According to national data from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), about one in three women and one in 50 men report experiencing MST, and it’s likely that there are also a significant number of individuals who experience MST …

March 6 is Black Balloon Day, an annual event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating those who have lost their lives to substance overdoses. In doing so, we not only honor lives lost but also help raise awareness about the stark realities of substance misuse around the world, putting human names and faces behind the often …