Tag Archives: mental health

The Opioid Epidemic is an Epidemic of Stigma

August 8, 2017 · by · in Death & Assisted Dying, Law & Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health

Kristie Serota and Daniel Z. Buchman argue that eradicating the stigma associated with opioid use is an ethical necessity and is critical for population health.

A Public Health Model for Sexual Assault?

May 17, 2016 · by · in Law & Policy, Public Health, Sexual Health

Tom Vinci proposes a public health model for dealing with sexual assault.

Robin Williams’ Death by Suicide and Three Ethics-related Reflections

August 26, 2014 · by · in Death & Assisted Dying, Mental Health, Public Health · 1 Comment

Barbara Russell reflects on some ethical issues surrounding the recent death by suicide of actor Robin Williams.