This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This report for the Cato Institute takes a look at the consequences of the ongoing opioid crisis in America and focuses on the part played by prescription…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rheeda Walker, professor of psychology and director of the culture, risk and resilience research laboratory at the University of Houston, examines the increase in teen suicide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, twice as many people as previously believed are dying of sepsis worldwide, and a disproportionately high number of the deaths are…
Giving Compass’ Take: · Global Citizen reports on the ‘disease of poverty,’ explaining that homelessness is contributing to the spread of Typhus throughout America. · How can funders address this public…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to the research in this article, approximately 7% of patients seeking an abortion at Texas clinics had tried to end their current pregnancy on their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the NYU Langone Medical Center reports that exposure to lead, mercury, and other toxic chemicals, especially flame retardants and pesticides resulted in more than a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • German Lopez, writing for Vox, discusses the findings of a multi-year study indicating that the number of alcohol-related deaths increased significantly from 1999 to 2017. • The…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Bradley D. Stein shares the highlights of his testimony presented before the Senate Judiciary Committee about building an integrated systems-based approach to the opioid crisis. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Recent research indicates that there may be a relationship between raising the minimum wage and reducing the suicide rate. • How can funders clarify the influence of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Massilia Aili at Al Jazeera Media Network reports on Australia’s tough border protection policies and relays the stories of two refugee who have been through the process. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study indicates that only a small portion of individuals considered high risk for an opioid overdose can obtain a prescription for naloxone. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this study, Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE), has helped opioid users curb their addiction, using mindfulness approaches and tracking brain function. • What are the limitations…