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What does an Online Lecture Look Like? Tips for Virtual Engagement

It’s a Wednesday morning, and I grab a seat, preparing myself for the SOPHE (Society for Public Health Education) Annual Conference’s Opening Plenary session. But something is different. I’m wearing gym shorts and my favorite public health t-shirt, which is not my usual conference attire.

Industry News, Editor's PicksTara StiversApril 10, 2020Guest post, public health, public health awareness week, virtual learning, COVID-19, distance learning

Social Media and Mental Health Among Adolescents, an Important Public Health Concern

Emerging evidence supports the idea that social media use does not necessarily cause poor mental health outcomes; however, adolescence can be a developmental stage in which youth are particularly susceptible to social media’s negative effects.

Research, Editor's PicksTara StiversApril 6, 2020social media, adolescents, mental health, public health, Guest post, public health awareness week