A growing share of adolescents report poor mental health, symptoms of depression, and attempting suicide. Youth suicide death rates have also increased.
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In 2021, gunfire was the 10th leading cause of death in Tennessee, killing 1,569 residents or about 22 of every 100,000 people. It was the leading cause of death for those ages one to 18.
Continue readingMental Health, Substance Abuse, and COVID-19 in Tennessee
The pandemic exacerbated behavioral health needs while limiting access to care at at time when many metrics were already headed in the wrong direction.
Continue readingHow Medical Debt Affects Health
Research shows medical debt can affect health outcomes, exacerbate already poor outcomes, and worsen existing health disparities.
Continue readingTennessee’s Public Health Infrastructure
From the flu to salmonella to COVID-19, major disease outbreaks often focus the public eye on public health. But what does that phrase mean, exactly?
Continue readingCovid-19 and Medical Debt in Tennessee
Before COVID-19, one in five Tennesseans already had medical debt on a credit report. This pandemic and recession could make it an even bigger problem.
Continue reading5 Simple But Important Things to Know About Statistics
Statistics and data points can provide valuable information about the world around us, but they’re also easily misunderstood and misused.
Continue readingCrowded Jails and Prisons Raise COVID-19 Risks for Every Tennessean
Recent data show 46 Tennessee jails had more inmates than beds. Such close quarters make it hard to slow the spread of COVID-19 and could lead to new outbreaks among the public.
Continue readingThe Roots of a Thriving Tennessee
Families, businesses, and our economy all thrive when people enjoy good health, social and financial well-being, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to society.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2020 Recommended Budget
The governor’s recommended Budget for FY 2020 totals $38.6 billion, an increase of 1.1% over estimates for the current fiscal year.
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