Society for Public Health Education

This Men's Health Month, let's talk about what's really driving the gap.

Men are statistically less likely to seek preventive care, more likely to delay treatment, and face higher rates of preventable death.

💬 Share with a colleague: what barriers do you see most?

Live webinar tomorrow! Join SOPHE for "Dabbling in the Data: Hands on Data Analysis for Teams and Community Partners" and learn why collaborative data interpretation is so vital. Learn more and register here: https://elearn.sophe.org/products/dabbling-in-the-data-hands-on-data-analysis-for-teams-and-community-partners

Check out this new blog on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, in which we take a step back and analyze our perceptions of PTSD, and the implications it has for those affected. Read full blog here: https://www.sophe.org/news/june-is-ptsd-awareness-month/

📚 TERM OF THE WEEK: Health Behavior

Health behavior refers to the actions individuals take that affect their health — and the social norms, environments, and systems that influence those actions.

This Men's Health Awareness Month, we're exploring how cultural expectations shape men's health behaviors — and what public health can do to shift them.

💬 What health behaviors are most important to address in your community?

Live webinar this Wednesday! Join SOPHE to learn why collaborative data interpretation leads to more rigorous, robust decisions; participate in at least three hands-on data analysis activities for groups; and feel prepared to lead up to three hands on data analysis and interpretation activities for their own teams or for community partners.

Learn more and register here: https://elearn.sophe.org/p/DataAnalysis

SOPHE's 2026 awards portal is open and accepting applications. Four opportunities await to support your academic goals and provide practical experience, financial assistance, and professional exposure. Hurry—the final application deadline is June 30, 2026! Learn more and apply here: https://www.sophe.org/professional-development/awards-fellowships-scholarships/

A trauma-informed system is safer for everyone.

This PTSD Awareness Month, let's talk about what it takes to build one.

💬 What would a more trauma-informed system look like where you work?

📖 ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT — Caring Text Messages for AI/AN Communities.

A simple text message can be a lifeline. This study from Health Promotion Practice shows how culturally tailored, peer-authored messages are helping American Indian and Alaska Native youth, college students, and veterans feel connected, cared for, and less alone.

📖 https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399241275610

💬 What culturally responsive approaches is your organization using?

This PTSD Awareness Month, let's shift the conversation.

PTSD isn't just a clinical diagnosis — it's a public health issue shaped by systems, access, and stigma. 1 in 11 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime.

💬 What's your organization doing for PTSD awareness?

SOPHE is inviting student members to join the new student engagement workgroup! Make your voice count, connect with leaders, gain leadership experience while making a meaningful contribution to the SOPHE Annual Conference. Submit your interest by this Friday, June 12, by emailing [email protected].