The A.I.D. training (Awareness, Interaction and Direction), created in 2019 by @kentstatecpph , is now reaching communities in 26 states - and the researchers behind it are working to ensure it reaches many more. The program teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental distress, engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling, and connect that person with the resources they need.
Read more in our bio
Call for Abstracts!
DEADLINE: Monday March 10, 2026
Student Research & Term Project Poster and Oral Presentation Contest
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: The Ohioan (formerly Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center), Lewis Center, Ohio
Details: This contest invites students from all majors and professional schools to present research or term projects relevant to public health practice in Ohio. Prizes will be awarded for top submissions, with the potential for publication in the Ohio Journal of Public Health. Details can be found here: /student-research-contest-submission.../
Questions? Email [email protected]
Call for Abstracts!
Student Research & Term Project Poster and Oral Presentation Contest
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: The Ohioan (formerly Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center), Lewis Center, Ohio
Details: This contest invites students from all majors and professional schools to present research or term projects relevant to public health practice in Ohio. Prizes will be awarded for top submissions, with the potential for publication in the Ohio Journal of Public Health. Details can be found here: /student-research-contest-submission-form/
Questions? Email [email protected]
Are you ready for another full day of Public Health Career Week events?
📌 QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Suicide Prevention Training - 2 PM, Moulton Hall 301
@kentstatecpph
📌Careers in Behavioral Health Services - 5 pm, Microsoft Teams
Follow the link in bio to register and join!
The Kent State Center for Public Policy and Health @kentstatecpph is revolutionizing approaches to improving behavioral health. Through a slate of different projects, the center conducts research to develop and improve community health, by improving public policy and providing assistance to public, non-profit and private sector organizations across the state of Ohio, as well as nationally and soon internationally. Read the full article on @kentstate Magazine - link in bio!
"Life inside Akron's food deserts: 'There's nowhere to buy food.'" Jennifer King, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health and the Center for Public Policy and Health @kentstatecpph , talks about food insecurity as a generational issue in this article by Tawney Beans published in the Akron Beacon Journal. “The ZIP code has a lot more to do with one's health than their genetic code most times. We have some people who are choosing between their medication and food, between their bills and utilities, their rent and being able to buy food." Read the full article - link in bio!
Photo credit: Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal
Join us for a panel discussion on the intersectionality of hunger and homelessness in marginalized communities! 🌎✨
Happening on Monday, November 18th, from 12-2PM in the CUE KeyBank Lounge.
Hope to see you there! Go Flashes! ⚡️
Know someone who goes above and beyond for the mental health and wellbeing of those around them? Do they follow the Kent State Calls to Actions for mental health of Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help, and Refer a flash? If so, nominate them for the Mental Health Champion Award. The winner will receive a cash prize.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State. In honor of this month we encourage students to reduce the stigma, seek help, and refer a flash. For more information visit the Kent State Mental Health site. For immediate help call 988.
It’s time for our March Take & Make! This month we partnered with UGood @kentstatecpph for this stress free slime themed for Saint Patrick’s Day. Sign up on KSU engage (Make sure you are signed in with your Kent State credentials). Link in bio!
This is one of our favorite crafts yet, and you could be entered to win a nintendo switch if you complete 2/3 of our Take & Make crafts this semester!
Stay Slimey,
FAB 🍀⭐️☘️
