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Higher Levels of Parental Leave Benefits is associated with Better Maternal Mental Health

Mothers with higher levels of paid parental leave are less likely to experience mental health problems after giving birth than mothers with the basic level of parental leave. This is shown in a new study from researchers at the Department of Public Health Sciences, Stockholm University, and Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.

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New Nordic Research Initiative Aims to Boost Family Resilience for Future Crises

Researchers at Stockholm University's Department of Public Health Sciences are participating in a new Nordic network project called UNIFAMN. This initiative aims to improve the resilience, preparedness, and overall well-being of families throughout the Nordic countries and will offer fresh insights into how to equip families for future crises.

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Social Connectedness Plays an Important Role in Youth Mental Health

Social connectedness is a crucial factor in youth mental health, particularly across adolescence and young adulthood – life stages characterized by significant social transitions. A new thesis from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University explores the intricate relationship between social connectedness and mental health problems among young people.

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“I would love to combine all my skills in impactful projects that improve public health”

Studying public health sciences at Stockholm University offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Lisa Pitozzi, a second-year student at the bachelor´s programme at Stockholm University, moved to Stockholm from Switzerland where she previously had studied medicine. For her the experience has been nothing short of transformative. She even learned Swedish to be able to study the bachelor´s programme.

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