About this Conversation
Health is generated not only by medicine, but also significantly by the world around us–the conditions in which we live, work, and play. Join us for a TEDMED Conversation with Sandro Galea, physician, epidemiologist and author, and Theresa Santoro, president and CEO of RVNAhealth, as they discuss what forces shape our health, how COVID has negatively impacted our mental health, and why they have hope that we will create a path towards a healthier world.
We discuss:
-The forces around us that generate good health
-Conditions that influenced COVID risk during beginning of pandemic
-Success of healthcare system treating those already ill vs preventing illness
-Next steps towards a healthier society
-Effects of COVID-19 on mood and anxiety disorders
-Negative effects of social isolation
-Hope for a healthier future
Resources:
1. https://www.sandrogalea.org/
2. The Contagion Next Time. https://a.co/d/9gy3HCD
3. Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health. https://a.co/d/0FN65LK
References & Related research:
1. Kadakia KT, Galea S. Urbanization and the Future of Population Health. Milbank Q. 2023 Apr;101(S1):153-175. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0009.12624
2. Leung, C.M.C., Ho, M.K., Bharwani, A.A. et al. Mental disorders following COVID-19 and other epidemics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transl Psychiatry 12, 205 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-022-01…
3. Ettman CK, Cohen GH, Abdalla SM, Sampson L, Trinquart L, Castrucci BC, Bork RH, Clark MA, Wilson I, Vivier RM, Galea S.Persistent depressive symptoms during COVID-19: a national, population-representative, longitudinal study of U.S. adults. The Lancet Regional Health – Americas. Volume 5, 2022, 100091, ISSN 2667-193X. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science…
About Sandro Galea
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About Sandro
Dr. Sandro Galea is a physician, epidemiologist, and a leading voice in public health. He is the Dean of Boston University School of Public Health, where he also holds the title of Robert A. Knox Professor. Sandro’s work is dedicated to understanding and improving the health of vulnerable populations by focusing on the powerful social and economic factors that influence well-being. His latest book, Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health, offers a thought-provoking look at the hidden forces that determine who is healthy in America. This work reflects his career-long mission to shift the focus of health conversations beyond just medical care to include things like where we live, our income, and our education. Before joining Boston University, Sandro held important leadership and academic positions at institutions such as Columbia University and the University of Michigan. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and has received several lifetime achievement awards for his significant contributions to the field. He also serves as the Board Chair for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, further solidifying his role as a key leader in the world of public health.
