Research

Despite policy measures to support families with young children, about one in five households with children under 6 worry that food will run out, cannot afford a balanced meal, or are forced to cut or skip meals.

Programs like MHAP4Kids advocate for services on behalf of youth with unmet mental health needs, diverting them away from the criminal justice system, and giving them the foundation to flourish in society.

President Trump’s focus on the affordability of childcare is a noble pursuit, but his policy solutions do not offer enough assistance to low-income families.

Preventing teen pregnancy requires big picture thinking: policies that address the underlying social and economic problems – the minimum wage being just one of many – are more likely to achieve this goal than policies that focus on narrow targets such as sex education.

Research by Elizabeth Stuart and colleagues showed the MHPAEA was associated with increased use of mental health and functional services among children with ASD, without increasing out-of-pocket costs borne by families.

The real consequences of politics: people living with HIV are uneasy about what their daily life might look like in the politics and policies of the future.

Despite the risks of UV exposure, research shows that fewer people are wearing sunscreen and the use of tanning beds has not declined.

Susan Reif and colleagues on the need to address the structural, financial, and cultural factors that contribute to the disproportionate Southern HIV epidemic.

The pilot Accountable Health Communities program must work within existing barriers and constraints that cause the current housing system to fall short in addressing housing insecurity.

The global public health community must advocate for improved health outcomes among climate refugees.