disparities

Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars, new study says

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This study, led by researchers from the Center for Advanced Technology and Communication in Health (CATCH) at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), contributes to the growing body of evidence suggesting that targeted interventions can have a profound … Read more

White House convenes leaders to address mental health disparities

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Timed during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the event co-hosted by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), drew insights from federal initiatives and grassroots advocates alike. Key discussions highlighted disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, including barriers to care, stigma, and cultural sensitivities in mental health services.