French authorities are set to establish a national hotline to improve suicide prevention efforts, thereby following experts' recommendations. According to available scientific studies,...

An innovative process launched under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO), this assessment measures the impacts—both positive and negative—that urban planning projects...

In the Pays-de-la-Loire region, two urban renewal programs in Nantes-Saint-Herblain and Angers, as well as the flood prevention program on the island of Noirmoutier, were subject to a...

In the Port-du-Rhin neighborhood of Strasbourg, residents took part in a health impact assessment of an urban development project that affects their living environment and quality of...

In Monteneuf (Morbihan), the community café underwent a health impact assessment to determine its benefits for residents: the development of individual skills, the strengthening of...

A relatively new development in the history of major sporting events, a health impact assessment (HIA) was conducted in France during the bid phase for Paris 2024’s bid for the Olympic...

The current popularity of television series warrants consideration in the context of health education. Indeed, they can convey caricatured portrayals of problematic behaviors such as...

In Switzerland, an innovative program aimed primarily at teenagers aged 13–15 helps them develop new relationship skills by fostering positive values such as respect, understanding,...

Martinique is prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. To mitigate their impact, the territory has established a system in which each municipality has...

For Xavier Pommereau, caring for adolescents experiencing psychological distress means, above all, empowering them and trusting them. At the Aquitaine Adolescent Center, the caregivers...