Limits of Early Intervention for Childhood Mental Health
Youth who received mental health treatment in childhood had similar mental health problems in adulthood as those who received no services.
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Vaccinations Lost in Translation
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented time of uncertainty, and inadequate language services have blindfolded millions of people across the country.
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Intersectional Inequalities in Industrial Air Pollution
Air pollution inequalities are not based on a single demographic factor but rather multiple overlapping social and economic inequalities.
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The Cost of Waiting
The typical wait between applying for disability services and a response is 150 to 550 days. These long wait times can cause tremendous mental and physical harm to people living with disabilities.
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Teen Dating Violence: State Laws on School Prevention and Response
As of 2020, 38 states had at least one law related to addressing teen dating violence in schools. However, there is substantial variability in the content of these laws.
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Huddling With Families After Disaster
Staying in close proximity with others in the wake of natural disasters can support mental health and deter harmful behaviors.
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Is Spanish-Language Television Advertising Bad for Your Health?
The Spanish TV station, Telemundo, was more likely to air alcohol and unhealthy food and beverage ads than their English counterpart, NBC.
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Racism and Psychiatry
Medical racism has laid the foundation for marginalized communities to distrust the health care system. A new study examines how racism distorts mental health care among elderly people of color.
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Barriers to Safe Firearm Storage in Households with Children
In households with children, only 44% of owners report storing guns safely. Research suggests that anxiety around social and cultural changes may give reason as to why.
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When Emergency Rooms Turn Blue
While many study participants described professional interactions with police in emergency room settings, others noted concerns about officers interrupting care and breaching patient privacy rights.
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