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Home for research & education efforts @JohnsHopkinsSPH related to MH & SUD policy. Economists, HSR, Health Policy, Clinicians, Statisticians-all fields welcome!

 Baltimore, MD
publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-mental-health-and-addiction-policy
Joined November 2017
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Congratulations to Sachini Bandara, CMAP’s Director of Training, for her promotion to Associate Professor! Sachini has been on the faculty at Johns Hopkins for 7 years and serves on the evaluation team for the Bloomberg Overdose Prevention Initiative.
Sachini Bandara is pictured in the middle, with her credentials "PhD, MS" titled below her. Below that, the main text states "Congratulations on your promotion to Associate Professor!"

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We're here with Part 2 of our ultimate summer reading list!🏖️ These book recommendations from CMAP students, faculty, and staff are perfect for those who want to broaden their perspective, spark engaging dialogue, or simply want a good read. Here's to a summer of reading! ✨
CMAP's Book Recommendations Part 2. [Bottom left: Picture of someone reading a book]

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Kyle's Recommendation: There's No Place For Us by Brian Goldstone

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Samantha's Recommendation: Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

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Karen's Recommendation: How To Do Nothing by Jenny O'Dell

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Linh's Recommendation: Know My Name by Chanel Miller

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Congratulations to Jirka Taylor, MPhil, MA, on successfully defending his PhD dissertation, “Examining linkage to care after non-fatal opioid overdoses: A mixed-methods study.” #dissertation #opioidusedisorder #ems #emergencydepartment
There is a purple background with a circle in the middle that has an image of Jirka Taylor, a brown-haired male. The text above the image says "Congratulations on your dissertation defense" and the text below the image says "Jirka Taylor, MPhil, MA; PhD in Health Policy and Management."

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Congratulations to @CatherineEttman, PhD, on receiving the Milbank Quarterly Early Career Award in Population Health from IAPHS! The award recognizes exceptional early-career contributions to advancing population health research and impact. @MilbankFund #PopulationHealth
Text on page: Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science Early Career Award; 2026 awardee Catherine K. Ettman, PhD. Health Policy and Management, Assistant Professor In the middle of page Catherine Ettman is featured.

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Looking for your next summer read? 🌞 Swipe through to discover the book recommendations from our CMAP students, faculty, and staff as featured in our People Spotlights series. There's a book here for everyone; happy reading! 📚 #summerreads #fiction #bookrecs
CMAP's Book Recommendation Part 1. Add to your Summer Reading List! Image of a hand holding a book in the bottom right hand corner.

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Michelle Bedoya's Book Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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Leslie Carson's Book Recommendation: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs

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Soren Clarkwest's Book Recommendation: Misbehaving by Richard Thaler

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Emily Johnson's Book Recommendation: Eve by Cat Bohannon

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Congratulations to Valerie Ganetsky, PharmD, MSc, on successfully defending her PhD dissertation, “Buprenorphine Dose and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)-Related Outcomes Among Pregnant And Postpartum Individuals.” #dissertation #postpartum #pregnancy #opioidusedisorder
There is a purple background with a circle in the middle that has an image of Valerie Ganetsky, a brown-haired female. The text above the image says "Congratulations on your dissertation defense" and the text below the image says "Valerie Ganetsky, PharmD, MSc PhD in Health Policy and Management."

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Happy Pride Month from our CMAP community to yours! We strive to support research initiatives that promote mental well-being and equity. Here to advocate and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community, today and always!🌈 For more mental health resources, check out: thetrevorproject.org/resourc…
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A new study @andrew_andersn, PhD and Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, PhD, examines how state Medicaid policies shape the implementation of mobile crisis teams (MCTs). Read the full study: bit.ly/4uEfrQ8
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Researchers found major variation across states in guidance on staffing, billing, eligibility, documentation, and response times. While nearly all states required licensed behavioral health providers, only 6 states defined specific response time standards for crisis response.
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🩺 We spoke with Dr. Olivia Sugarman, Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, to understand how people receive, interpret, and share information about the drug supply. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4wjCkKw
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 Mental health is essential, yet stigma and barriers still limit access to care. Let’s break the stigma, support one another, and create space for real conversations. Small actions can make a lasting impact!
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📢 Our next Work-in-Progress session is next Tuesday! Michelle Bedoya and Danielle German will be presenting their current mental health research projects. 📅 Tuesday, May 5th 🕛 12 – 1 pm 📍 Ashland building, conference room 348 See you there!
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This week’s student spotlight features PhD candidate Hridika Shah! Hridika discusses her research and the Bloomberg Overdose Prevention Initiative, and her undergraduate and graduate experiences at Hopkins. Check out her feature at our website: bit.ly/4sSw09L
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Mental health crisis systems in the U.S. are under strain—and demand is growing. We spoke with @andrew_andersn, PhD, at BSPH about his work on mobile crisis services and how states can build more responsive, compassionate care. Read more: bit.ly/41D6fz4
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month 💙 Learn more about how we can foster more open, judgment-free conversations around alcohol use.
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This week’s student spotlight features visiting PhD student Emily Johnson! Emily shares her research interests, her journey into public health, and experiences studying abroad. Check out her feature at our website: bit.ly/4sKZNCb
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New study alert 📣 New research using Denmark registry data highlights the long-term economic consequences of illness, showing that income loss can persist for up to a decade following diagnosis. Read the full publication: bit.ly/413j4CA
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It’s not too late to get your copy of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling for book club next week. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! 📅 Tuesday, March 31 🕛 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 📍 1812 Ashland Ave, Room 348 (this event is in-person only!)
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