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Department of Public Health Sciences

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Department of Public Health Sciences

New Nordic Research Initiative Aims to Boost Family Resilience for Future Crises

Researchers at Stockholm University's Department of Public Health Sciences are participating in a new Nordic network project called UNIFAMN. This initiative aims to improve the resilience, preparedness, and overall well-being of families throughout the Nordic countries and will offer fresh insights into how to equip families for future crises.

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Social Connectedness Plays an Important Role in Youth Mental Health

Social connectedness is a crucial factor in youth mental health, particularly across adolescence and young adulthood – life stages characterized by significant social transitions. A new thesis from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University explores the intricate relationship between social connectedness and mental health problems among young people.

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Childhood adversity is a key driver of socioeconomic mortality inequalities

Childhood adversity is a major contributor to socioeconomic disparities in adult mortality. This is the result of a new study from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University. The study that was published recently in Social Science & Medicine highlights how early-life hardships significantly shape life expectancy outcomes.

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