Ryan Sutherland, MPH, and Rohingya Refugee, Journalist, and Activist JN Joniad Discuss the Refugee Mental Health Crisis
“We are not afraid to die because we have already lost our future. We are sick physically and mentally.” The denial of basic rights, the uncertainty of resettlement to third countries, strict deterrence policies, and the global COVID-19 pandemic have further exacerbated pre-existing mental-health conditions among refugees.
Ryan Sutherland, MPH, and the Dahuni Foundation address cyberbullying, a global public health problem
Defined by the American Psychological Association as a “form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort,” bullying is a widespread social problem and represents an overlooked area of public health. Social media and access to internet-connecting devices undoubtedly expose children to cyberbullying and cyber harm. What are steps we can take to address this global public health problem?
“We Need to Fight for Decriminalization”: Ryan Sutherland, MPH, interviews Beatrice Codianni, Founder and Executive Director of Sex Workers and Allies Network (SWAN), inspiration for “Esposito” of “Orange is the New Black” — Part 4 of 4
“…we need to decriminalize sex work and get people away from the idea that by arresting people it’s going to solve the problem. It’s not, ever. It never has and never will.”
“Ask Them What They Need”: Ryan Sutherland, MPH, interviews Beatrice Codianni, Founder and Executive Director of Sex Workers and Allies Network (SWAN), inspiration for “Esposito” of “Orange is the New Black” — Part 3 of 4
“…harm reduction is talking to people, finding out their needs, treating them with respect and dignity and fighting like hell for them against whoever’s trying to bring them down.”
“It’s Just a Revolving Door”: Ryan Sutherland, MPH, interviews Beatrice Codianni, Founder and Executive Director of Sex Workers and Allies Network (SWAN), inspiration for “Esposito” of “Orange is the New Black” — Part 2 of 4
“…If you’re serious about helping someone, get out of your office and go see where they live. See how it is on the street.”
“Support, Not Stigma”: Ryan Sutherland, MPH, interviews Beatrice Codianni, Founder and Executive Director of Sex Workers and Allies Network (SWAN), inspiration for “Esposito” of “Orange is the New Black” — Part 1 of 4
“…Our members do not feel safe talking to the police if they were raped, and with good reason. A couple of them told us that when they approached a police officer, their usual response was, ‘Well what do you expect? Look who you are, look where you are. And besides, prostitutes can’t get raped.'”
Sleep and Mental Health in Students
The Big Catfish By Jessica Q. Honig, LCSW, EdM The Big Catfish To me, the only thing scarier than my brother is the state of health care. I have woken in night terrors, at a loss of what to do for twenty years. Sharing this point of view cannot be any riskier than the situation […]
Jackie Leung discusses “Why I Became a HPHR Fellow and Why Should You”
Jackie Leung discusses the importance of community health workers in public health.
Jackie Leung discusses “Food Insecurity in the Time of COVID-19”
Jackie Leung discusses the importance of community health workers in public health.
Jackie Leung discusses “The Cost of Being Homeless: Your Life”
Jackie Leung discusses the importance of community health workers in public health.
