APPC director Dolores Albarracín received two NIH awards for research focused on using AI and community partnerships to address public health concerns.
Mental health
Public Knowledge That Alcohol Causes Cancer Rebounds
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans (58%) know that regularly consuming alcohol increases the chances of later developing cancer, a five-point increase from February 2026.
Knowledge of the 988 Suicide Lifeline Remains Low
New survey data finds that just 15% of U.S. adults can correctly recall the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number, with awareness essentially unchanged since 2023.
Public Health Strategies Used Against Cigarettes Could Help Reduce Appeal of Firearms, Paper Argues
Dan Romer writes that public health strategies used to help reduce smoking offer an approach to help curb the appeal and use of firearms.
Maternal Health Knowledge Is Strong but Gaps Remain, Survey Finds
Many Americans remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, according to a new APPC survey.
Awareness of Alcohol-Cancer Link Holds Steady Despite Omission in New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, even though the alcohol-cancer connection has been omitted from the latest U.S. dietary guidelines.
Updated Volume Published on Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
Oxford University Press has published the third edition of "Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders," a project of the APPC-led Adolescent Mental Health Initiative.