Mothers Behind Bars and the Children Who Suffer

August 27th, 2015 - Mikia Manley

Researchers examine the prevalence of mental health needs among children of incarcerated mothers and determine that many of them do not have access to necessary services. More »

Staying Positive: How Middle Schoolers’ Attitudes About Themselves Influence Academic and Emotional Outcomes

January 22nd, 2015 - Matt Repka

For many students, their time spent in middle school is characterized by upheaval and vulnerability. New data, however, suggests that students’ perception of their own intelligence and well-being has a significant impact on their success. More »

Protecting Our Kids: Domestic Violence, Corporal Punishment, and Risk

June 10th, 2014 - Matt Repka

Parental attitudes toward domestic violence and corporal punishment directly inform whether children are at risk for physical or psychological violence. More »

Academic Stress in China: Coping with High Expectations in School Environments

May 30th, 2014 - Louise Geraghty

How do high school students cope with high expectations? A look at academic stress levels in China. More »

Stigma of Mental Illness: Where Can Public Policy Step In?

May 5th, 2014 - Keri Lintz

Mental illness is common, often serious, highly treatable, and sometimes curable – yet stigma and discrimination often stand in the way of people getting help. Patrick Corrigan provides insight into the role of public policy in addressing stigma. More »

Are We Reaching Young Women Most at Need in the Juvenile Justice System?

March 27th, 2014 - Louise Geraghty

Why is the rate of juvenile delinquency falling less slowly for females than for males? The key may lie in understanding the diversity in the population? More »

Economic Conditions and Health: What was the economy like when you left school?

January 16th, 2014 - Brian O'Connor

Study finds a relationship between health and economic conditions at the time individuals leave school. More »

Enduring Damage: The Effects of Childhood Poverty on Adult Health

November 27th, 2013 - Matt Repka

For young children, poverty’s most damaging effects manifest over time. More »

Tackling Bullying: Research-Based Tips for School Leaders

October 15th, 2013 - Emily L. Modlin

America Education Research Association (AERA) reminds us that bullying often goes undetected by adults, and offers several fairly simple guidelines for administrators to consider in order to make schools safer. More »

Putting a Price on Child Maltreatment

September 26th, 2013 - Elizabeth Kenefick

Researchers attempt to quantify the impact of child maltreatment on Medicaid. More »

Suicide Prevention: A Policy Solution?

July 11th, 2013 - Brielle Treece

An examination of state insurance laws shows that mental health insurance coverage has a significant impact on suicide rates. More »

Poverty, Depression, and Motherhood: An Unhealthy Combination

June 5th, 2013 - Elizabeth Kenefick

Recent analysis of national survey data highlights important statistics concerning prevalence of and treatment for major depression among low-income mothers with young children. More »

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