By Briana Sherlock, Marian Strong and Jan Bramlett A community health assessment (CHA) is like a “check-up” for the entire community. By collecting information and listening to people who live in the ...

Community health centers and organizations that primarily serve low-income people are being disproportionately hurt by the biggest hack in health care history, which has disrupted payments for ...

Depression and suicidal ideation are stubbornly high among college students despite increased efforts by universities to ...

Can poverty exacerbate mental health problems among the youngest family members? A new study by an international team, including a researcher from SWPS University, demonstrates that financial problems ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, “Health Policy at a Crossroads,” produced with the support of the Commonwealth Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Heat health action plans often fail to address the specific needs of individuals with mental illness, despite the increased risks they face. While air conditioning offers temporary relief, ...