Going beyond the classroom, this study emphasized the well-being and support of educators, shifting focus from the traditional emphasis on students. Leveraging the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) dataset, this study identified preceding factors and salient qualitative themes based on available coroner/medical examiner and police reports of primary and secondary educator suicides in the United States. Factors related to having a job-related problem among educators who died by suicide included the COVID-19 pandemic, age, being male, being married, teaching special education, experiencing depressed mood, financial problems, and/or the presence of criminal-legal problems (n = 1655). Additionally, qualitative themes extracted among those with a job-related problem preceding suicide (n = 136) included conduct-related issues or related investigations, the COVID-19 pandemic, financial strain, teaching-related issues, employment changes, and mental health problems. The findings of this study are connected to self-efficacy theory and teacher identity, and to broader global challenges among educators. We provide policy recommendations based on our findings for this important occupational group.

A well-designed physical environment can contribute to increased safety, health and social cohesion. For people seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), the built environment plays an essential role in overall health and wellbeing by shaping emotional regulation and contributing to a sense of belonging. It is thus important to explore biological and psychological responses to the built environment for those seeking recovery support at a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) or Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). This research explored the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of RCO/CRP directors related to the One Health framework. More specifically, this study examined perceptions toward integrating One Health-aligned design (OHAD) approaches into built environments, and the extent to which these approaches were being applied. Additionally, the study investigated implementation barriers and design strategy adaptations throughout facilities to meet the diverse needs of individuals within recovery spaces. Findings from the study contribute to a deeper understanding of recovery staff knowledge of and attitudes toward OHAD approaches, as well as the features their organizations offer and barriers to implementation, informing future studies on interior design and architectural layouts in therapeutic environments.