Behavioral Science in the Global Arena

<p>How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere? </p><p class=ql-align-justify>In 2020 the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) launched a bold new series of books describing how evidence-based behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and other decision-makers to address global issues. These issues reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030-such as health poverty education peace gender equality and climate change. </p><p>This PCUN volume brings together 37 experts in 14 concise chapters to focus on health in two parts: (1) a data-based overview of diverse trends in global health-such as COVID opioids dementia and disabilities. (2) An examination of underlying issues in global health-such as race gender LGBTQ+ and health disparities (detailed below). The chapters are co-authored by leading global experts as well as rising star students from many nations--offering readers a concise overview of each topic a glossary of key terms study questions and bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse courses in psychology social work cross-cultural and international studies. </p>