Resource Library

Our resource library contains more than 350 resources. The library is evolving, as we continue to add resources that are relevant, geared to practice, and either recently published or foundational to current health equity thinking in public health. To suggest a new resource or to learn more about our resource selection process, please contact us.

The right-hand side bar offers two options to search this library:

1. You can use the search box by entering the title of a document, part of a title, an author or a key word. This search function is sensitive to spelling.
2. You can choose options from some or all of the categories, including searching only NCCDH produced resources.

We also have several curated reading lists available.

The social determinants of health as predictors of adherence to public health preventive measures among parents and young children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort study

A 2021 Canadian longitudinal study explores the associations between social determinants of health and adherence to public health measures.

Movement-building for health equity: A curated list

This curated resource list from the NCCDH highlights resources that support movement-building as an equity-focused intersectoral approach to dismantling current systems in order to achieve health equity.

Preventing a Lockdown Generation: A Plan to Support Canada’s youth in post-pandemic recovery

This report (and accompanying webinar) from YWCA Canada and YMCA Canada explores the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth including those who are Black, Indigenous, and racialized, female and gender diverse , and those living with disabilities. Recommendations to ensure support of youth in pandemic recovery include: building an inclusive society, promoting meaningful employment for young people, ensuring housing for all, supporting mental health and wellbeing, investing in youth leadership and supporting youth-serving organizations.

Psychological Impact of Anti-Asian Stigma Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for Research, Practice, and Policy Responses

This article from Misra et al. describes the mental health and community impacts of the rise in anti-Asian stigma and discrimination during COVID-19. Recommended areas of action include research, implementing evidence-based stigma reduction initiatives, and coordinating federal responses to anti-Asian racism including investment in mental health services and community responses.

Calvin Hudson Hwang: Anti-Asian Racism & COVID-19

This podcast episode features a discussion with Calvin Hudson Hwang on his documentary 'What Flowers They Bloom' (2021) exploring anti-Asian racism and COVID-19. The importance of addressing disinformation, pre-existing stigma, discrimination and bias toward Asian communities amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic is discussed.