Local Health/Mental Health Departments

Addressing Related Health Issues

The Obama administration underscores the need to focus on overall health, well-being and prevention by addressing interrelated issues, such as substance abuse and mental health.

The Obama administration is closely focused on improving the overall health and well-being of Americans.

This project is part of the Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies, operated by EDC’s Health and Human Development Division. It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. For more information contact Al Yee at ayee@edc.org.

Child Abuse and Neglect: A Public Health Problem?

Child abuse and neglect is a hidden part of life. HHD is involved in a project to better understand and assist states with taking a more proactive approach to this issue.

In order for children to thrive and learn, they need to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and stable home. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens.

For more information contact sfogerty@edc.org.

Preparing for a Flu Pandemic

With influenza H1N1 a serious threat, HHD is collaborating on several products to help communities prepare for—and hopefully ward off—a pandemic.

H1N1 influenza—initially called Swine flu—emerged almost a century ago.

For more information contact Carmen Aldinger at caldinger@edc.org

Worldwide Experience in School Health

HHD has played a major role in establishing school health programs since 1977. This brochure highlights HHD's early efforts in the U.S.

For more information or to obtain: 

Download Worldwide Experience in School Health (PDF)

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