Episode One  

In this first episode of a two-part series, we explore how misinformation can distort public understanding and reactions to critical health information. With social media serving as a breeding ground for these inaccuracies, it is important to develop robust media and data literacy skills to distinguish fact from fiction.  

Here we engage with leading experts who share evidence-based strategies for addressing health misinformation and discuss the crucial role of critical thinking and investigative research in fostering media literacy and empowering individuals and communities to make informed decisions.  We delve into the difference between misinformation and disinformation, examining susceptibility to these falsehoods, and the psychological and social factors that contribute to their spread.  

Host:
Caryn Bell, Associate Director, P4HE Collaborative, Assistant Professor, Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine at Tulane University  

Guests:
Tim Leshan, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)  

Erin O’Malley, Executive Director, Coalition for Trust in Health & Science (CTHS)    

Resources: ·        
Coalition for Trust in Health in Science website: ·        
Tips for Consumers How to Navigate Trusted Health Information & Identify Misleading And False Content  
ASPPH Messaging Guide  


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