Pandemic Parenting
Results from a study of parents during the pandemic reveals negative mental health effects, but also some positive outcomes as a result of more time at home together for families.
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Bust a Move
Some types of exercise — walking, aerobics, stretching, weight lifting, and stair climbing — were linked to lower risk for mortality.
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Preventing Prosecution
Reported crimes decreased over time after non-prosecution measures were implemented for nonviolent misdemeanors in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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The Cost of Anti-Trans Laws
The majority of US states have anti-transgender policies in place, potentially jeopardizing the already fragile mental health of trans youth.
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Eye of the Beholder
Beauty standards can produce sexual racism, which can lead to feelings of shame and rejection among racial minorities who may then experience increased alcohol consumption, obesity, and high blood pressure.
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Care by Community
Black mothers participating in prenatal group care were more likely to engage in positive pregnancy and postpartum behavior than those who did not participate in group care.
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Reproductive Recession
Structural changes in the labor market may have a greater influence on childbearing than employment rates and income.
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The Role of Resilience
Child resilience and supportive environments can reduce the likelihood of depression.
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I Got a Story to Tell
The percentage of rap songs referencing suicide, depression and mental health increased dramatically during the study period from 1998-2018.
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Biases in ADHD
Research suggests that racial attitudes contribute to deviations in parent and teacher perceptions of children’s ADHD behaviors.
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