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From Classroom to Clinic: Massachusetts and mental health parity

Recently, Massachusetts approved $10 million to expand access to inpatient mental health care and the state ranks second in the nation, behind Vermont, in mental health care access. One of Massachusetts’ novel initiatives includes the Expedited Psychiatric Inpatient Admissions program. It is a state-funded program that expedites the process

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From Classroom to Clinic: Primary care shortages and the growing …

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Op-ed: The antidote to pre-med burnout

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Solomont Speaker Dr. Talithia Williams discusses strategies for

WEBDr. Talithia Williams, a renowned statistician and TED Talk speaker, discussed her unique perspective in the fight against health disparities in her most …

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Tufts Green Dot, Sex Health Reps provide education with CARE

WEBEstablished in April 2014, the Tufts Center for Awareness, Resources and Education has been a campus resource for topics like sexual health and consent for …

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U.S. surgeon general develops new framework for mental well …

WEBThe issue of the workplace’s impact on workers’ physical and emotional health has been a topic of discussion largelynot part of the portfolio of the Office of the …

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As COVID-19 becomes endemic, Tufts transitions into new phase …

WEBAs the Tufts community returns to campus and adjusts to the fall semester, the new school year brings new guidance surrounding COVID-19 protocols. All eligible …

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Weekly Wellness: All about adaptogens

WEBAccording to UCLA Health, adaptogens are “herbs, roots and other plant substances (like mushrooms) that help our bodies manage stress and restore balance …

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CMHS launches online appointment scheduling system, hosts …

WEBThe Mental Health Reps serve as a liaison between CMHS and the student body. “The Mental Health Reps work directly with CMHS staff to help advocate for …

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Tufts sees Master of Public Health program applications triple …

WEBMassachusetts colleges have seen a rapid increase in public health programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of applications to the …

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New TUSM center to harness power of community, combat …

WEBTufts announced on April 8 that it will open a new Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice (CBMHRJ) within the School of Medicine. Dr. …

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UMass Boston prof. presents healing circles to support Black …

WEBThe Tufts University School of Medicine hosted the latest addition to its Global Health Seminar series on Wednesday, which focused on the emergence of …

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Op-ed: Massachusetts must do better on mental health

WEBMassachusetts’ own congressman Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) is a national leader on mental health policy. Alongside Congressman Chris Stewart (R …

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You Gotta Know: Alecia McGregor examines US health care …

WEBThe idiosyncratic failings of the U.S. health care system have always been present in the life of Alecia McGregor, assistant professor of community health. …

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How DEI can change society — and save lives

WEBNegative health outcomes also stem from a lack of diversity in medical research, on both the research and participant sides. Less than 2% of cancer studies …

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Weekly Wellness: What supplements should you actually take

WEBAvailable in the form of fish or seed oil tablets and gummies, omega-3s are essential for our heart and brain health. Since the human body is unable to make this …

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University holds winter mental health webinar for employees

WEBAs winter temperatures begin to drop, so will many people’s moods. The Tufts Employee Assistance Program facilitated a webinar titled “Maintaining Mental …

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Community health majors must pay eight times original price for

WEBCommunity health majors learned earlier this month of Tufts’ decision to raise the summer cost of a required internship course, CH140, from $500 total to $1,035 …

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Students strive to establish One Health initiative at Tufts

WEBBy Arin Kerstein. Published Tuesday, January 13, 2015. This spring, students from various health and environmental fields will take part in a new course, …

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CMHS keeps up with pandemic demand, brings on additional …

WEBAmid a nationwide college mental health crisis, Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Services reports that students are being scheduled to see counselors in a timely …

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Why you should stop using social media

WEBOf course, using social media less often, getting rid of certain apps or deleting it altogether can have a major, positive impact on your mental health. But even …

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Tufts ranks high in health and fitness, campus initiatives promote

WEBEarlier this year, Tufts was ranked as one of the top 25 healthiest colleges in the United States by Greatist, an Internet media startup focusing on health and fitness. Between …

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