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Kindratt T. 2022. Big Data for Epidemiology: Applied Data Analysis Using National Health Surveys. [Mountain View, CA]: Creative Commons Attribution Center, 285 pp.

Annotation: National data sets provide an avenue for students to practice data analytic skills while also answering meaningful research questions. This open education resource was developed to train future public health professionals how to conduct secondary data analysis of national health surveys using SAS statistical software. SAS software was selected because it is one of the most commonly used software programs used among public health departments and academia. The book includes details on how to analyze public-use data from five common national health surveys, including the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES). All datasets and corresponding syntax files are available from the Open ICPSR Data Repository.

Keywords: Data analysis, National surveys, Health surveys, Behavioral medicine

National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bowling Business Strategies. [2021]. Oral health, mental health, and substance use treatment: A framework for increased coordination and integration. Washington, DC: National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 32 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit is designed to serve as a guide for health professionals, organizations, health systems, states, and payers interested in advancing the integration and coordination of oral health, mental health, and substance use care and treatment. It presents a coordination and integration framework based on 10 models. For each model, a description is provided, along with examples of the model in practice, key planning questions, potential funding approaches, potential data-monitoring measures, a list of tools, and an example or case study.

Keywords: Care coordination, Health care systems, Mental health, Oral health, Service integration, Substance use behavior, Treatment

Delta Dental Plans Association. 2021. The state of America's oral health report. Oak Brook, I: Delta Dental Plans Association, 13 pp.

Annotation: This report presents data about consumers’ oral-health-related behaviors throughout 2020. It provides insights into the public’s awareness of the connection between oral health and overall health. Topics include the importance of oral health to overall health, oral hygiene practices, prioritization of preventive dental visits, and the relationship between having dental insurance and oral health status.

Keywords: Dental hygiene, Health behavior, Health insurance, Oral health, Prevention, Statistical data

National Health Care for the Homeless Council. 2021. Oral health and behavioral health in patients experiencing homelessness. Nashville, TN: National Health Care for the Homeless Council, 8 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information about the relationship between oral health and behavioral health among people experiencing homelessness (PEH). It discusses the impact of behavioral illness on oral health and how behavioral health professionals and oral health professionals can work together to address problems. It offers background on behavioral health and oral health and addresses the relationship between the two, the prevalence of behavioral health issues and oral disease in PEH, barriers to accessing health care among PEH, consequences of behavioral health issues and oral disease, access to health care among POH, and COVID-19’s impact on health care delivery.

Keywords: Access to health care, Behavioral medicine, Disease transmission, Health services delivery, Homeless persons, Infectious diseases, Oral health, Service coordination, Service integration, Virus diseases

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials; Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. 2021. Integrating mental and primary care for perinatal people. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs,

Annotation: In this video presentation, Dr. Nancy Byatt shares information on MCPAP-- the Massachusetts Child Pscychiatry for Moms program--which provides consultation to health care providers regarding behavioral/mental health and safe medications for pregnant or breastfeeding patients. MCPAP also helps to connect people to support groups and community-based services and serves as an example of behavioral and primary care integration that can be replicated.

Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Depression, Maternal health, Mental health, Model programs, Perinatal health, Primary care, Service integration

Matulis R, Bowling J. 2020 (ca.). Environmental scan of oral health and behavioral health integration models. Washington, DC: National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 26 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit provides information about an environmental scan of emerging models of behavioral and oral health integration, as well as organizational or service-delivery barriers that organizations face when attempting to adopt coordinated or integrated care models. Topics include background and rationale for oral health and behavioral health integration, an environmental scan of integrated models, and policy considerations. Examples of models are presented.

Keywords: , Behavioral medicine, Health services delivery, Mental health, Oral health, Service coordination, Service integration

American Heart Association, Nemours. 2020. Healthy way to grow. Dallas, TX: American Heart Association; Jacksonville, FL: Nemours, multiple items.

U.S. Office of the Surgeon General. 2020. Smoking cessation: A report of the Surgeon General. Rockville, MD: U.S. Office of the Surgeon General, 675 pp. (exec. summ. 15 pp.).

Annotation: This Surgeon General’s report examines the effectiveness of various smoking cessation tools and resources; reviews the health effects of smoking and catalogues the improvements to health that can occur when smokers quit; highlights important new data on populations in which the prevalence of smoking is high and quit rates are low; and identifies gaps in the availability and utilization of programs, policies, and resources that can improve cessation rates and help smokers quit.

Keywords: Federal initiatives, Health behavior, Passive smoking, Research, Risk taking, Smoking, Smoking cessation, Smoking during pregnancy, Tobacco use

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. 2020. Program implementation: Awardee strategies for succsss. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 2 pp.

Annotation: This infographic summarizes themes related to successful program implementation strategies of the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Program and Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Disorders (MDRBD) Program, which support pediatric primary care and maternal health care providers address behavioral health disorders. Areas noted include engaging with partners, training and online offerings, and identifying a local champion. Also mentioned are communication, policy, marketing, evaluation data, varied implementation approaches, flexible enrollment methods, and targeting hard to reach areas. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Child health, Federal programs, Maternal health

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. 2020. Program implementation: Awardee strategies for success. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, 2 pp.

Annotation: This brief summarizes successful program implementation strategies of Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Program and Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Disorders (MDRBD) Program, which support pediatric primary care and maternal health care providers address behavioral health disorders. Topics include engaging with partners, expanding program reach through training, and using local champions.

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Child health, Federal grants, Maternal health, Model programs

Graham R, Kahn NF, eds. and National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on Applying Lessons of Optimal Adolescent Health to Improve Behavioral Outcomes for Youth. 2020. Promoting positive adolescent health behaviors and outcomes: Thriving in the 21st century. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 180 pp.

Annotation: This book identifies key program factors that can improve health outcomes related to adolescent behavior and provides evidence-based recommendations toward effective implementation of federal programming initiatives. This study explores normative adolescent development, the current landscape of adolescent risk behavior, core components of effective programs focused on optimal health, and recommendations for research, programs, and policies.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health

O'Connor E, Thomas R, Robalino S, Senger CA, Perdue LA, Patnode C. 2020. Interventions to prevent illicit and nonmedical drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults: Updated systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 221 pp. (Evidence synthesis; no. 190; AHRQ publication; no. 19-05258-EF-1)

Annotation: This systematic review examined the benefits and harms of primary care-relevant interventions to prevent illicit and nonmedical drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults to inform the United States Preventive Services Task Force. Data sources included MEDLINE, PubMED, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials; in addition, references of relevant publications and government web sites were also searched. The review identified 29 trials that met inclusion criteria; 26 of the trials were general prevention trials that focused on nonpregnant youth covering the ages 10 through 24 years. The review found low strength of evidence on the benefits of behavioral counseling interventions to prevent illicit and nonmedical substance use in young people.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Child health, Drug abuse, Drug addiction, Families, Interventions, Literature reviews, Prevention, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention

Selph S, Patnode CD, Bailey SR, Pappas M, Stoner R, Hart E, Chou R. 2020. Primary care interventions for prevention and cessation of tobacco use in children and adolescents: A systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 100 pp. (Evidence synthesis; no. 185; AHRQ publication; no. 19-05254-EF-1)

Annotation: This report systematically updates the 2013 United States Preventive Services Task Force review on primary care relevant interventions for tobacco use prevention and cessation in children and adolescents. Data sources included the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and EMBASE, with searches conducted for literature published between September 1, 2012, to June 25, 2019, with additional surveillance of relevant literature through February 7, 2020. The review concluded that behavioral interventions can reduce the likelihood of smoking initiation in nonsmoking youth and young adults. Further research is needed to identify effective interventions for youth who already smoke or use other tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, Adverse effects, Child health, Children, Disease prevention, Interventions, Literature reviews, Nicotine, Prevention, Risk factors, Smoking, Substance abuse, Substance use behavior, Tobacco

Leeb RT, Danielson ML, Bitsko RH, Cree RA, Godfred-Cato S, Hughes MM, Powell P, Firchow B, Hart LC, Lebrun-Harris LA. 2020. Support for transition from adolescent to adult health care among adolescents with and without mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders — United States, 2016–2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 69(34):1156-1160, 5 pp. (MMWR )

Annotation: This report from the CDC provides statistics and tables about transition for youth aged 12-17, with a particular focus youth with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders (MBDDs). Statistics list details such as sex, ethnicity, and what disorders the patients were diagnosed with. It calls for improved access to to comprehensive and coordinated programs and services, as well as increasing provider training concerning adolescents’ unique mental and physical health care needs in the future.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Behavioral health issues, Depression, Mental disorders, Transition

Adolescent and Young Adult National Resource Center. 2019-. #ScreenToInterveneForAYAs: Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health Blog. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs,

Shelov SP, Altmann TR, Hannermann RE. 2019. Caring for your baby and young child: Birth to age 5. (7th ed.). New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1 v.

Annotation: This guide to the first five years of life gives parents and caregivers comprehensive guidance on essential baby and childcare topics including breastfeeding, immunizations, sleep, and much more. All of the advice, including the complete health encyclopedia, has been fully revised and updated to reflect current AAP policy

Keywords: Behavior, Child care, Child development, Child health, Childbirth, Children, Developmental stages, Emergencies, First aid, Immunization, Infant development, Infant health, Infants, Parenting

Delta Dental of Michigan. 2019. Rethink your drink, choose water. Okemos, MI: Delta Dental Foundation, 2 items.

Annotation: This infographic provides information about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and tips on healthy alternatives. Topics include the potential impact of SSB consumption on oral health; the amount of sugar in different beverages; and recommended daily limits on sugar for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Information about reading nutrition labels, limiting juice, and choosing water is provided.

Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Consumer education materials, Decision making, Fluid intake, Health behavior, Infants, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Sugar, Water

Virginia Health Catalyst. 2019. Providing comprehensive care for your patients: An oral health integration toolkit for health care providers. Glen Allen, VA: Virginia Health Catalyst, 18 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit provides information for health professionals about how to create an integrated health system that incorporates oral health. It discusses how to create an integration plan and factors to consider when integrating care. Integration care models for women’s health, early childhood health, older adult health, chronic disease, and behavioral health are provided. Each model includes factors to consider and practical examples.

Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Collaboration, Health promotion, Older adults, Oral health, Service integration, Women’s health, Young children

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Vibrant and healthy kids: Aligning science, practice, and policy to advance health equity. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 597 pp. (Consensus study report)

Annotation: This report provides a brief overview of stressors that affect childhood development and health, a framework for applying current brain and development science to the real world, a roadmap for implementing tailored interventions, and recommendations about improving systems to better align with our understanding of the significant impact of health equity. It builds upon and updates research from Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (2017) and From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000).

Keywords: Behavioral sciences, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Health equity, Infants, Social sciences, Studies, Young children

Sanchez D, Plotnock D. 2019. A deep dive into the connection between oral health and behavioral health. Washington, DC: Families USA, 4 pp. (Fact sheet)

Annotation: This report discusses the relationship between oral health and behavioral health and the consequences that lack of awareness about the importance of oral health and access to comprehensive oral health care can have for people living with chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart and lung diseases, and for those with behavioral health conditions. The connection between oral health and mental health is discussed, along with the importance of improving oral health coverage and integrating overall health care, mental health care, and oral health care.

Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Cardiovascular diseases, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Diabetes mellitus, Health insurance, Mental health, Oral health, Service integration
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