APHA's 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo will take place Oct. 24-27 and begin with the Opening General Session on Sunday. The 2021 theme is "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Strengthening Social Connectedness." In-person attendees will participate at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Virtual...

The Stories and Numbers Project is a partnership between researchers, practitioners, and policy organizations working to promote the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth in schools. This talk will provide an overview of the project, with special attention paid to strategies for implementing...

Bisexual individuals represent the largest segment of the LGBTQ+ population, yet they are largely invisible in society. Further, they are disproportionately affected by a range of negative health outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicidality) relative to both heterosexual and gay/lesbian...

The University of Maryland has canceled all winter commencement activities, including the main ceremony scheduled for December 20 and all college, school and department ceremonies scheduled for December 21 and 22. As President Pines notes in his message announcing the cancellation, "This decision...

Want to explore ways to support happiness and wellbeing? Interested in the dimensions of wellness and their impact on your health? Curious about the UMD SPH Happiness and Wellness Initiative? Join a panel of happiness and wellness experts who will share their knowledge on dimensions of wellness and...

The department of Family Science in the School of Public Health is hosting an information session and panel discussion focusing on the clinical career options for students with a Family Science degree. Couple and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Social Work will be covered along with how to...

Are you a graduate student interested in global health? Mentoring undergraduate students? Traveling with Public Health Beyond Borders? Join Public Health Beyond Borders (PHBB) for an information session on Thursday October 21 from 9:00 — 10:00 am EST. Grad student members and alumni will be there to...