EP167 The Social Context of Mental Health with Dr. Jonathan Purtle

In this episode we speak with Dr. Jonathan Purtle, Associate Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at NYU GPH. Dr. Purtle discusses his career path from teaching second grade to becoming a mental health policy researcher. The episode explores mental health policy, implementation science, and the translation of research into effective policy. Specifically, it addresses the challenges of scaling up evidence-based practices and the importance of considering structural determinants like housing and education in mental health outcomes. Dr. Purtle also addresses the role of communication and writing in public health, emphasizing the need to effectively translate research for policymakers and the broader community, including through public health journalism. To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit

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EP167 The Social Context of Mental Health with Dr. Jonathan Purtle is an episode from I AM GPH by NYU School of Global Public Health.

This episode is 34:59 long.

This episode was published on Jun 12, 2025.

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