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Mental Health Initiative

Join us in working toward a healthier future for Oregon youth and families and be our partner in improving mental health and well-being. Learn more about our Youth and Family Mental Health Initiative.

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MPH Online

Earn your MPH degree online and take the next step in an exciting and meaningful career in public health. It’s a new online MPH … make it yours.

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We study individuals across the lifespan, focus on health equity and addressing health disparities, and conduct basic and applied research to create solutions to current and emerging challenges to health and well-being. See Research

CPHHS News

Despite transition period, maximal running shoes may still lead to increased risk of injury

Apr 16, 2019

A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to maximal running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time. … Read full story.

When it comes to positive youth development, it is possible to care too much

Apr 8, 2019

New research indicates there may be a point where youth can care too much and caring becomes detrimental to their well-being. … Read full story.

Nearly two-thirds of American children live in asset poverty, new study shows

Feb 20, 2019

More than 63 percent of American children and 55 percent of Americans live in asset poverty, meaning they have few or no assets to rely on in the event of a financial shock such as a job loss, a medical crisis or the recent federal government shutdown. … Read full story.

Child care remains in short supply across Oregon, new report from OSU shows

Feb 13, 2019

Regulated child care remains in short supply across Oregon, creating child care deserts in all 36 of the states counties, a new report from Oregon State University shows. … Read full story.

New book provides tools for parents and caregivers who aim to raise compassionate kids

Jan 7, 2019

In a new book, Oregon State Universitys Shauna Tominey offers parents, caregivers and other adults who work with young children tips and tools for navigating important and sometimes difficult conversations. … Read full story.

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