Introduction

Stress and Social Connection Overview

Conceptualizing and Measuring Stress in Public Health Research

Overview of Stress Response Systems Relevant to Health

Incorporating Social Psychological and Biological Aspects of Stress in Health Research

Case example: Stress and Diabetes

Social Connections Social Support and Loneliness

Syllabus

Pre-Course Survey

Portrait of a Killer (Optional Video)

Miller Chen and Cole (2009)

Illustration of the Trier Social Stress Test

MMWR: Mental Health Substance Use and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Podcast: Jack Eason Podcast (Episode 017) - Andrew Steptoe

TED Talk: How social networks predict epidemics (Optional)

Ertel et al. (2009) Optional reading

Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment

Stress and Social Connections Quiz

Stress and Loneliness

Work and School Introduction

Work Context Video Part 1: Demand-Control and Effort-Reward Imbalance

Work Context Video Part 2: Work-Family Conflict Non-Standard Work Schedules and the Future of Work

School Context and Health

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 2

Expert interview: Zoey Laskaris on Conditions in E-waste Worksites Part 3

Perry Preschool Project Documentary

NYT Nice White Parents Podcast (Optional)

Burgard and Lin (2013)

Work and School

Work and School

Topic intro video: Healthcare Systems

Defining the Healthcare System

Health System Tracker

Perspectives on the Healthcare System

Healthcare Quality

Healthcare Quality Conclusion

Social Movements in Healthcare

Disparities Bias and Discrimination in Healthcare

Interview with Darell Gaskin

Expected changes (Part 1)

Expected Changes (Part 2)

Conclusions

The Everlasting Problem

Health System Tracker

Psychology and ELT: Implementation Intentions

ACT UP - A documentary in progress

History of Breast Cancer Advocacy (Recommended)

Advocacy around Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Recommended)

The Lancet Commission on Malaria Eradication within a Generation

How Insurers Can Advance Health Equity Under the Affordable Care Act

WHO: The Many Paths to Universal Healthcare

Healthcare System Quiz

Policy Brief Presentation

Disparities Discussion

Topic Intro: Neighborhoods and the Environment

What is the Environment?

What is a Neighborhood?

How Do Neighborhoods Affect Health?

Neighborhood and Health Inequalities

Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 1

Expert Interview with Kim Kinder : Part 2

Case study: Aging in place

Diez Roux and Mair (2010)

I'd Rather Stay Documentary

Peer-Reviewed Policy Brief Assignment

Post Course Survey

Neighborhoods Quiz

I'd Rather Stay