Matt, Jess, and Chris discuss a phase 2 clinical trial on the use of psilocybin to treat severe depression, they lament the state of health literacy, and Chris finds out what happens when you give drugs to spiders.
In the United States, we spend more on health care per year than any other high-income country in the world, with an average of nearly $12,000 per person. At the same time, we spend less than $300 per person per year on public health.
Please enjoy this compilation of the best of Amazing and Amusing. Regular episodes will return in February.
Matt, Jess, and guest host Leo Martinez discuss a study on the respiratory syncytial virus during the pandemic, they debate the value of the evidence in preprints, and Jess redesigns the urinal.
Matt, Jess, and guest host Collette Ncube examine a study using different types of measurement to look at the effects racism has on health outcomes in New Zealand, they discuss what makes for a good research question when it comes to studying health disparities, and Jess teaches us how to hold a baby if you want them to sleep.
This webinar provides an overview of what a community health needs assessment (CHNA) can look like from the perspective of a governmental public health practitioner. We outline the “what,” “why,” “who,” and “how” of a CHNA, including barriers and lessons learned to prepare attendees to participate in or lead their own CHNA in a strengths-based manner.
Matt, Jess, and guest host Sarah Lipson examine a study on synergistic mindsets to reduce stress in adolescents, they discuss what it’s like to study mental health, and Matt makes a friendly wager.
Donato Tramuto describes what he calls "the compassionate leadership gap" and how to narrow it.
Donato Tramuto explains how trust and respect in leader-employee relationships must be bi-directional in order to be successful.
Donato Tramuto describes what he calls "The Three Ts" and how they fit into a compassionate leadership model.
Donato Tramuto explains why empathy alone is not sufficient for compassionate leadership.
We always end each summer with an eye toward the future and the excitement that lies ahead, but it’s also important to take a moment to consider what we have achieved collectively.
