Research

Implementation of policies supporting the LGBTQ students is slow and incomplete.

The Trump administration is using a variety of executive branch powers to subtly but proactively foment an implosion of the Affordable Care Act.

A recent study evaluated the Angel Program, one of the first programs in the country to emphasize police-led referrals to substance use treatment before arrest, that continues to be a model for other police departments.

Shingles is painful and can result in complications that can impact patients financially, but many adults opt not to receive shingles vaccination.

For many youth, victimization involves more than physical injury. Medical systems are well-equipped to treat physical wounds, but the psychosocial needs of young survivors are often unseen and much harder to treat.

Opioids are the most commonly prescribed class of medication in the United States to treat chronic pain. Acupuncture could help reduce the number of opioid prescriptions.

In order to better understand youth behavior during spring break, recent research examined the gaps between spring break drinking intentions and actual alcohol consumption.

Mental health professionals working with refugees and displaced people often focus on the “trauma story.” Psychological recovery comes from improvements in the overall political, economic, and societal circumstances and the meaning people find in their lives.

Transgender individuals face increased risk of both HIV and depression. Using Medicare data, Dragon and colleagues identified additional increased risks for chronic diseases such as COPD and chronic kidney disease.

Initial mirror experiences can be traumatic for individuals who have lost limbs, and trigger a wide range of emotions including self-revulsion, anger, and hopelessness.