Toolkit: Global Mental Health Policy Influence

This case study describes the regulatory challenges facing the e-cigarette industry in 2013, in the context of a proposed classification of e-cigarettes as medical devices, regardless of nicotine, integrated in the European Commission’s “Tobacco Products Directive.” Students analyze the complex regulatory environment and learn about the state of the e-cigarette industry at that time, and explore how the e-cigarette industry could achieve its goal of an outcome that is less costly and restrictive than the…

BBC Media Action is an educational portal that leverages media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights. In partnership with 17 country offices, BBC Media Action provides access to useful, reliable information that enables thoughtful dialogue. In their health work, BBC Media Action provides health information to build people’s knowledge and skills, and uses media to hold accountable those providing health services and developing health policies. For educators, BBC…

This report from The Lancet presents the latest data on health and climate change, reporting on 47 indicators spanning five major areas: health hazards, exposures, and impacts; adaptation, planning, and resilience; mitigation actions and health co-benefits; economics and finance; and public and political engagement. This year's report focuses specifically on the health impacts of a rapidly changing climate– highlighting that 2023 saw the highest global temperatures in over 100,000 years. The 2023 report outlines the…