May 24, 2021

National Mental Health Awareness Month Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance for Mental Illness joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Learn More

Rutgers Researchers Receive NIH Funding to Develop COVID-19 Breathalyzer Test  The device will collect exhaled aerosol particles, deposit the particles into an electronic biosensor, and give a quick result, potentially allowing for the reopening of large venues. Learn More

Rutgers to Start Clinical Trial of Pfizer Vaccine in Kids 12 and Under The Pediatric Clinical Research Center at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will study the Pfizer vaccine in up to 200 children. The trial will watch for any side effects and aim to determine appropriate dosages. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Hate & Harm May 24, 4pm ET An Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month roundtable discussion focusing on anti-Asian discrimination and violence during COVID-19 and the impacts on mental health across Asian communities.

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Trauma and Self-Care May 24, 7pm ET Adverse childhood experiences, including physical and emotional abuse impact other conditions including poor academic achievement later in life. To combat this, self-care is critical. The East Brunswick Public Library invites you to this workshop that shares self care techniques that you can use in everyday life.

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Utilizing Non-Profit Power for Anti-Racist Action May 25, 2pm ET Please join the Center for Non Profits for a free tutorial and discussion about how you and your non-profit organization can champion anti-racism and work towards more just and equitable communities.

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Combating Discrimination in Health Care and Fighting Health Disparities in Greece and the United States May 27, 9am ET Rutgers’ School of Communication & Information and School of Health Professions in collaboration with Hellenic Mediterranean University are hosting this virtual symposium. Faculty members from various disciplines and professional backgrounds will give short presentations on their research related to the symposium topic.

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Funding Opportunities

Nonsurgical Options for Women with Urinary Incontinence  This targeted PCORI Funding Announcement (tPFA) seeks to fund high-quality, comparative effectiveness research projects that focus on efficacious interventions for nonpregnant women with stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence (UI), addressing high-priority patient- and stakeholder-guided research questions. Letter of Intent are due June 1, 2021 at 5pm. Learn more here.

Community Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health America is providing Tools 2 Thrive, learn more here. The New Jersey Department of Human Services and The Boggs Center recently partnered to produce a webinar for COVID-19 vaccination sites about considerations for individuals with disabilities. Can You Get COVID After Getting Vaccinated? Here’s What to Know Now About the Vaccines. Learn more here. New Jersey coronavirus update: Rutgers recruiting children for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial. Learn more here. Learn more and find helpful resources about Arthritis here. "Examining Pain Experiences and Care in Underserved Populations," read the NCCIH Research Blog entry here. New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services.  You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here. Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University. Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.

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