Health Affairs

'Finding a Place to be Somebody'

A formerly unhoused person shares his experiences living on the street and finding a voice for people experiencing homelessness in policy making

'Caring for the Body and Mind in Long-Term Care'

A doctor in a skilled nursing facility witnesses the harms of siloed care and the lack of behavioural health care for residents

‘Perinatal Mental Illness Nearly Ended My Life'

'A Black Woman’s Pandemic Birth Experience'

A mother reflects on why Black women like her, have come to fear their birth experiences

'Honoring Dr. Shalon Irving, A Champion for Health Equity'

Shalon Irving’s 2017 death brought national attention to maternal mortality among Black women in the US, we must remember her life and legacy

'Trauma and Reproductive Health'

Health Affairs is a leading journal of health policy. It operates as a nonpartisan forum promoting analysis and discussion on improving health and health care, addressing issues such as cost, quality, and access