Author: Keri Raichert Lintz
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Stigma of Mental Illness: Where Can Public Policy Step In?
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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.
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Child Neglect: Are We Doing Enough?
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Research highlights the adverse consequences of severe child neglect and the importance of early intervention.
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Food Stamps: More than a Safety Net?
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Researchers find positive effects on health and economic self-sufficiency decades after initial exposure to the largest US hunger safety net program.
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Can Gifting Computers to Students Narrow the Achievement Gap?
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Researchers find that providing free computers to students lacking home computing access has no effect on educational outcomes.