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The Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
Federal and state leaders have launched efforts to strengthen mental health services for children, recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic’s toll on children’s mental health will continue far after the pandemic is over.
Recognizing and Supporting the Importance of Informal Caregivers
From 2015 to 2020, the number of informal caregivers jumped more than 20 percent, from 43.5 million to 53 million. However, many individuals who fill these roles don’t recognize they are serving as informal caregivers.
Get to Know…Meghan Phillipp
Meghan Phillipp joined THS as the inaugural executive director of HC3 in August 2019 and daily channels her passion for health, curiosity, community, and connection to make Chicago a healthier place.
The Impact of Climate Change on Health Equity
People are increasingly concerned about the connection between climate change and health. Adopting a health equity lens, one can see that the same factors that predispose communities to health inequities influence climate vulnerability.
988 Hotline Goes Live: Ready or Not, Here it Comes
On Saturday, July 16, 2022 the new national mental health crisis hotline 988 goes live. While the hotline will undoubtedly save lives, numerous challenges remain.
Get to Know…Moses Gur
Moses joined Third Horizon Strategies (THS) as a manager in September 2021. He is an educator and health advocate that consistently seeks opportunities to broaden his horizons and understand different perspectives. Born in Israel and raised in North Carolina, he...