Health Behavior

The U.S. lags in tobacco warning labels, despite evidence from the Gillings School showing their effectiveness in reducing harmful product consumption.

Public health experts and researchers work over the long run — and out of the spotlight — to generate vital solutions that lead to better health outcomes.

Dr. Beth Moracco has dedicated her career to researching gender-based violence, policy advocacy, and creating safer communities through public health.

Gillings School researchers explore social drivers of chronic disease in communities of color, emphasizing the need for policies to reduce health inequities.

Mental health is public health; small daily habits and holistic support improve well-being across emotional, physical and social dimensions.

Researchers are developing a mobile app that uses location and social cues to send real-time messages helping young adults reduce high-risk drinking behaviors.

NC Youth Vaping Prevention Summit at UNC Gillings School engages young leaders in vaping prevention and advocacy efforts statewide.

Conversations about vaccination can be polarizing. Dr. Noel Brewer shares suggestions for how to approach these conversations with empathy.

Is it really possible to "do your own research" when the internet's data voids and search engine algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation about public health?

Peer support is crucial to help manage the continuum of mental health struggles that we all may face.

The Gillings School researches how the built environment impacts health, focusing on microbial control, physical activity, access to health care and more.

Public health ambassadors help Durham businesses stay open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Exploring Gillings' impactful contributions to reducing tobacco sales to minors, featuring Dr. Kurt Ribisl's research and policy advocacy against Juul Labs.

A look inside Dr. Patsy Polston’s office reveals the inspirations, student work and personal reminders that shape her leadership and teaching in public health.

Gillings School researchers are tackling health issues in Latin America, including chronic conditions, clean water, infant feeding and healthy food policies.

Nashmia Khan, a second-year MPH student, focuses on health advocacy, equity and tobacco cessation while supporting international students.

Dr. Jo Anne Earp, a champion of health and social justice, died in November 2022. Her legacy lives on in her research, mentorship and advocacy to eliminate racial health inequity.

UNC graduates Ann and Ron Wooten provide funds to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and support policies to prevent high-risk drinking at Gillings.

Small- and medium-sized businesses play a critically important role in N.C.’s economy. The coronavirus pandemic had a crushing impact on many of these businesses and their employees.

Gillings establishes an endowed professorship in honor of Jo Anne Earp, with Kurt Ribisl appointed as the first Jo Anne Earp Distinguished Professor of health behavior.

Dr. Lusajo Kajula joins Gillings School as the first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, bringing expertise in global health and adolescent health behavior.

Tiffany Edouard orchestrates wellness and academic events at Gillings, fostering student community and support through innovative programs.

Dr. Robert Goodman’s estate gift funds doctoral students committed to community health, continuing his legacy of advancing social and behavioral change.

The Building Veteran-Healthy Communities project strives to enhance veteran mental health and well-being through local support and collaboration.

Through creative problem solving and community collaboration, design thinking can help public health create targeted solutions to health challenges.

The Gillings School's Dr. Beth Moracco, elected UNC’s Chair of the Faculty, advocates for inclusive and equitable faculty governance.