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Social Prescribing to Advance Health Equity
Globally, there is growing recognition of a crisis of loneliness and social isolation. These concerns are detrimental to health, with some…
Primary Prevention Framework for Child Trafficking
Child trafficking is one of the most egregious violations of children’s rights and well-being. It occurs in every country around the…
The Cost of Service: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Military*
Veterans Day was established to honor America’s veterans, who served for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and…
Key Highlights from United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and High Level Week: September 2023, New York
As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78 and coinciding events in New York have concluded, I have spent some time…
Policy Brief on Asian American Mental Health: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice
Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial-ethnic group in the United States. Asian Americans face unique practical, cultural and structural barriers…
I am not a Model Minority: Unpacking Asian American Health
First and foremost, I would like to extend a deep thank you to Samantha Tan and Gita Jaffe, my inspiring and…
Policy Brief on Cultivating Food Sovereignty: Considerations for Research, Policy, and Practice
Introduction Food sovereignty represents an opportunity to confront the way we think about food and food systems by prioritizing food as…
Global Alliance’s National Advocacy Action in 2022
The Global Alliance’s action-oriented focus is critical to championing mental health and well-being as we address systemic issues affecting individuals, families,…
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade: Implications for Health & Well-Being
The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice has been informing policy, practice and research from a human rights lens…
International Youth Day 2022
Introduction by the Global Alliance Today is International Youth Day! Each year on August 12th, we celebrate the perspectives and accomplishments…
Making The Links: Fostering Social Connection Through the Built Environment
When you’re out in your neighborhood, do you feel a sense of belonging or connection? Where do you meet others and…
Policy Brief on Fostering Social Connection Through the Built Environment: Considerations for Research, Policy, and Practice
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced how vital social connection is for healthy and thriving individuals and communities. Lacking social connection has…