WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES NEW COURSE ON SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF
HEALTH
The course consists of an online tutorial with four learning units that
making connections between health, and equity, social justice and human
rights. It is intended to provide insight on the social determinants of
health in order to encourage changes in policy that promote and protect the
health of a population. The course is available in English, Spanish and
Portuguese, and is targeted to WHO staff members and other health ministry
officials but is free to access and fully available to the public.
Improving the Health of Canadians: Exploring Positive Mental Health brings together available information and data analyses that look at one way of defining positive mental health, how we currently measure it, its role in health, the factors associated with high levels of positive mental health and what strategies are, or may be, effective at promoting mental health at a population level.
The Violence Prevention Office in the APA Public Interest Directorate staffed the working group. The report identifies and recommends public health strategies and interventions based on the best available science to prevent child maltreatment and to promote positive parenting practices within the context of behavioral health integration at community health centers.
The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help you choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in your community.