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January 20, 2026

Bullying tied to higher suicide attempt risk for high school girls

A study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests that U.S. high school students who are bullied at school have substantially higher odds of attempting suicide than peers who are not bullied, with bullied girls facing the greatest risk. For the study, publi...

young man looks uncomfortable as he listens to therapist

January 21, 2026

Steep systemic barriers block gay and bisexual men from affirming mental health care

Gay and bisexual men across the U.S. face complex, often discouraging barriers when trying to find affordable, LGBTQ‑affirming mental health care, according to a new study by CUNY SPH researchers. For this qualitative study, doctoral alumna Alexa D...

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January 21, 2026

New journal section tackles AI, ethics, and digital health communication

New York, NY | January 21, 2026: The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is pleased to announce the launch of AI, Health, and Digital Spaces, a new section of the peer-reviewed Journal of Health Communication, Internati...