California Department of Public Health

Through the Eyes of Psychiatrists: Mental Health Services in Iraq– A Qualitative Study

Background: Iraq has considerable challenges in delivering mental health services. The country has been in years of conflict and war. These events have taken a severe toll on the mental health of its people. Aims: This study aimed to explore psychiatrists' views on public mental...

A Multistate Investigation of Serious Adverse Events, including Deaths, following Ceftriaxone Injections, September 2024–August 2025

BACKGROUND: Reports of ceftriaxone serious adverse events (SAEs), including deaths, from multiple jurisdictions during December 2024-January 2025 prompted a nationwide investigation to evaluate product safety, characterize SAEs, and assess for changes in baseline adverse event oc...

Occupational Differences in Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths: A Retrospective Descriptive Analysis

BACKGROUND: In California, opioid overdose deaths increased from 2018 to 2023, yet limited data exist on disparities among workers. This study characterized opioid-related overdose deaths in California by usual occupation to inform workplace interventions. METHODS: We analyzed us...