The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has brought long-overdue national attention to the health and well-being of U.S. children — marking the first White House–level focus on child health since 1971. While this renewed interest is welcome, a closer review shows that the Commission’s strategy falls short of addressing the core conditions driving poor […]
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ATLMed News, iHeard Atlanta, Mental HEalth
Atlanta’s Top Health Concerns: Mental Health Leads the List
15
Aug
Aug
In this week’s iHeard survey, Atlanta residents identified mental health as the city’s most pressing health challenge, with 36% selecting it as a top concern—surpassing other major issues such as sexually transmitted infections (26%) and gun violence (22%). Key Findings: Not in the Top 10: Extreme weather, high blood pressure, harmful chemicals, stroke, respiratory infections, […]
ATLMed News, iHeard Atlanta, Mental HEalth
New Atlanta, Let’s Talk: Mental Health Support Is Just 3 Digits Away
12
Jul
Jul
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the unique mental health challenges faced by communities of color. In Atlanta, this conversation is more urgent than ever. A recent survey found that over 60% of Atlanta adults say their mental health is worsening, and more than half don’t know […]