Racial Bias and Healthcare Algorithms | Virtual Public Meeting

Healthcare algorithms—often based on statistical or mathematical models such as machine learning—offer value in diagnostics and treatments. At the same time, their algorithms can create and perpetuate inequities in health care. Register to join us on May 15 for a virtual presentation on draft guiding principles for preventing or mitigating…

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Why Nature-Based Therapy Is Gaining Traction Among Veterans | Science| Smithsonian Magazine

Such programs are desperately needed, as the number of veterans suffering from serious mental health concerns is only growing. Seventeen veterans died by suicide every day in 2019, according to the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. The National Center for PTSD estimates that, on average, 7 percent of…

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NIMH » Research, Practice, and Data Informed Investigations of Child and Youth Suicide: A Science to Service and Service to Science Approach

The purpose of this workshop is to understand the challenges of investigating child and youth deaths. During the workshop, we will discuss past, current, and future research on child and youth suicide, as well as the methods used to investigate and certify their deaths. We will also look at data…

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NOT-OD-23-107: Request for Information (RFI): Food is Medicine Research Opportunities

This Request for Information (RFI) invites input on research opportunities and best practices for Food is Medicine research programs. These programs are part of a whole-of-government approach to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities. Review of this entire RFI notice is encouraged to…

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