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Least Wealthy People More Likely to Have Mental Health Disorder Later in Life
FDA Advances Additional Activities to Prevent Drug Overdoses and Reduce Death
To Contain Monkeypox, Colleges Must Step Up Outreach to LGBTQ+ Students, Experts Say
More Than 200,000 People Called New 988 Mental Health Crisis Line in First Month
Oregon to Launch Nation’s First Medicaid Mobile Crisis Intervention Program
Race Discrimination Linked to Heightened Risk of Underweight and Premature Babies
Statements by CMS Leadership on President Biden Signing Inflation Reduction Act into Law
Recruitment Announcement – Technical Expert Panel for Hospice Special Focus Program Development
IU Health Says Doctor Did Not Violate HIPAA Laws in 10-Year-Old's Abortion
Alaska Social Worker Dr. Yvonne Chase Is the New President-Elect of NASW
Rosemonde Pierre-Louis to Become NYU McSilver’s Next Executive Director
Stacey Hardy-Chandler, PhD, JD, LCSW, Named CEO of the Association of Social Work Boards
Study Suggests Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders After COVID-19 Infection
CMS Unveils More User-Friendly Medicare Website
Dr. Nancy Gallina Named Dean of Touro University Graduate School of Social Work
New Edition of Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society Now Available
EHR Documentation of Pediatric SOGI Data Requires Attention to Privacy
Cigna Division Launches Autism-Focused Initiative
New Federal Grant Expands Support for Children of Incarcerated Parents in Baltimore
ASWB Seeks Volunteers for Practice Analysis Task Force
New Study IDs Moms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression
Philanthropist Delivers Generous Grant to the National Council
ASWB Announces Retirement of CEO Dwight Hymans and Succession Plan
LGBTQ Students Say Hopes Dashed After Feds Drop BYU Investigation
Texas Abortions Dropped 60% After Heartbeat Law Took Effect
HHS Study Shows Fewer Video Visits for Older Patients, People of Color
New York University Names New Dean for its Social Work School
JAMA Study Shows Vaccine Hesitancy Dropped Faster Among Black Americans
Cost of Masks and Tests Deepens a Pandemic Wedge Between the Haves and the Have-Nots
Seventh Grader Dies After Apparent Fentanyl Overdose at School in Connecticut
Study Illustrates Value of Access to Gender-Affirming Hormones
Higher Education Level Does Not Translate to Better Cardiovascular Health in Racial and Ethnic Groups
Massachusetts Medical Society Announces Policies on Telehealth Access, Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health, Housing Inequity
UK Calls for Action on Racial Bias in Medical Devices
New Research Shows Positive Impact of Gender and Sexuality Alliances in Schools
Point Park University, Minding the Gap Secure Funding to Continue Research in Mental Health of Dance Students
Poll Finds Many Believe Police Are the Wrong Responders for Mental Health Crises
Social Inequities Perpetuate Breastfeeding Disparities for Black Women
FCC to Consider Text-to-988 to Expand Access to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Council Releases Tools and Resources for Deflection and Prearrest Diversion to Prevent Opioid Overdose
AAP, AACAP, and CHA Call on Policymakers at All Levels of Government to Act Swiftly to Address Mental Health Crisis
Hill Day Remarks From National Council President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia
Queensborough Selected to Host Racial Healing Center
Research Highlights Pandemic’s Challenges for Health Care and Human Service Providers
Study Examines the Cost of COVID-19 for Low-Income Seniors, People With Disabilities, and Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Walmart, Large Employers Launch Virtual Care Service to Tackle Black Health Disparities
Data Collection Gaps Costly to Pacific Islander Health
Survey: Pandemic Bolsters Health Care’s Focus on Diversity-Related Issues
NASW Foundation Partners With University of Texas-Austin on COVID-19 Vaccination Grant
Do Doctors Treat Pain Differently Based on Their Patients’ Race?
Half of College Students Fear Expressing Their Ideas in Classrooms
Study Creates New Measure for Studying Hate
Study: Latinos’ Heart Health May Correlate With Perceived Social Status
Study Finds Getting First Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine Improves Mental Health
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Poll Finds Youth Mental Health Worsened Dramatically Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
New Research Shows How to Overcome Racial Bias in Health Care Systems
Nursing College to Host Social Justice Week Events
Study Outlines Factors That Help Engage Nonresident Fathers in Child Welfare Efforts
SuperSNAP Helps Food Insecure Households Afford Healthy Foods
NASW Seeks Members With Expertise in Long-Term Services and Supports to Revise Long-Term Care Standards
AMA Announces Effort to Advance Equitable Innovation in Health Care
Black AIDS Institute Responds to DaBaby’s Comments
National Social Work Organization Secures Federal Government Study on the Social Work Workforce
AMA Foundation Launches Fellowship Program to Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities
Survey Estimates Great Lakes Communities to Spend $2 Billion to Combat Climate Change
Report: Connecticut Must Improve Health Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity
Mountaintop Glacier Ice Disappearing in Tropics Around the World
NASW Apologizes for Past Racist Practices in American Social Work
Study Measures Pandemic’s Effect on Young Adults
NYU Social Work Program Receives $16 Million Grant
Health Equity Tracker Launched to Study Racial Health Inequities Related to COVID-19
Children’s Hospital Colorado Declares a ‘State of Emergency’ for Youth Mental Health
Nearly Half of LGBTQ+ Youth Report Suicidal Thoughts During the Pandemic, Study Says
Johns Hopkins University to Begin Sending Mental Health Providers on Security Calls
Adapting Harm Reduction Services During COVID-19
Minority Vaccine Hesitancy Continues
Climate Change Impacts Conservation Sites Across the Americas
Mental Health Support for Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
APA Advocates Stronger Enforcement of Mental Health Parity Law
CVS Focuses on Mental Health, Pilots New Social Worker Model
New Research: Tax Policy Choices Can Narrow or Worsen the Racial Income Gap
New Data on Worldwide Mental Health Impact of COVID-19
Fauci Worries About Possible Post-COVID 'Mental Health Pandemic'
How Inequity Gets Built Into America's Vaccination System
New Report Highlights Safety Net Health Plan Efforts to Address Racial Disparities in Health Care
Waitlist Policies May Contribute to Racial Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation
Woman Inspires Black Farmers
7 COVID-19 Vaccine Reaction Warning Signs to Look for in People With IDD
Drug Policy Alliance Announces New Effort to Uproot the Drug War
New Paper Provides Strategies for Making Health Care Environments More Inclusive for Sexual and Gender Minorities
HIV Organizations Announce Racial Justice Index to Remedy Disconnect Between HIV Leadership and Community Impact
Where Black Americans Will Travel Farther Than Whites for COVID-19 Vaccination
NASW Releases its 2021 Blueprint of Federal Social Policy Priorities
Grand Challenges for Social Work Announces New Report
Black or Hispanic Kids Receive Less Medical Imaging Than White Kids
Carthage Professor to Lead Virtual Workshop on Trauma
ASWB Seeks Proposals for Regulatory Research
ED Visits, Long Waits Climb for Kids in Mental Health Crisis
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine Set to Break Ground
Black Leaders Start Task Force in New York to Improve COVID Vaccine Delivery Equity and Education
New Research to Study Impacts of Animal-Assisted Interventions for Youth in Residential Treatment Program
Women of Color Face a Wider, More Stubborn Pay Gap
Black Individuals Bear Heavy Burden of COVID-19 Mortality, but Key Geographic Disparities in Health Determinants Exist
Pandemic Creates Obstacles for Arkansas Shelter
AMA Report Examines Existing Latinx Inequity Driving Disproportionate COVID-19 Impact
Bisexual Adults Less Likely to Enjoy Health Benefits of Education
New Physician Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Behavioral Health Integration
New Report: Progress for LGBTQ Students Has Stalled After Years of Advancements
Organization Launches Self-Assessment Tool in Honor of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Health Systems Unite Against Racism
ASWB Examination Writers Sought
Study Links Patients Living in Disadvantaged Areas to Inadequate Screening for Obesity
COVID-19 Experiences Inside and Outside Prison Walls Captured by Researchers at Florida State University
State Grant Will Expand Mental Health Services for At-Risk Kids in Santa Barbara County Schools
Study Examines Privatization in Human Services
UN Chief: Virus Reversed Fragile Progress on Gender Equality
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Study: Despite Training, Vermont Police Departments Still Show Widespread Racial Bias
Teen Mental Health First Aid Is More Important Now Than Ever Before
NASW to Educate Social Workers, Others About Adolescent Brain Development
Your Face Mask—and Your T-shirt—Might Have Been Made With Uighur Forced Labor
Trump Rule on Transgender Health Blocked at the 11th Hour
GSA Establishes Diversity and Justice Working Group
Racial, Social Factors Contribute to Mental Health Inequity, Baker Institute Experts Say
Social Work’s Role in the Health, Well-Being of LGBTQ People in China
From Telehealth Visits to Digital Pharmacies, Older Adults Have Ramped Up Technology Use During COVID-19
Colorado to Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
'Staggering' Increase in COVID-Linked Depression, Anxiety
Frist, Meadows Op-Ed Addresses Racial Disparities in Health Care
illuminate.health Announces Availability of Recovery Coach App to Virtually Transition Substance Use Disorder Programs
New Research Shows How Enhanced Connectivity Between Health and Social Service Systems Can Reduce Inequality, Inefficiency
CHE Behavioral Health Services to Cover Telehealth Treatments
Mothers’ Paid Work Suffers During Pandemic, Study Finds
Report Examines the Role of Genomics in Perpetuating Racism
Virginia Tech Scientists Developing New Strategy to Thwart Alzheimer’s
Coronavirus Cases Trickle Into Addiction Treatment Centers
Studies Examine How Race Affects Perceptions of Law-Involved Blacks, School Discipline
Stress of COVID-19 Pandemic Could Lead to Violence at Home, Tulane Experts Caution
Grand Challenges for Social Work Announces Grand Challenge to Eliminate Racism
Rev. Dr. Robert Turner Appointed to National Reparations Commission
SNAP Work Requirements Put Low-Income Americans at Risk
Survey Shows Social Work Students Eager to Return to Classroom
Income, Race Are Associated With Disparities in Access to Green Spaces
FSU Researchers Find Resilience, Not Loneliness, in Nationwide Study of Pandemic Response
After Leaving Prison, New Trauma and Loss of Resources Complicate Reentry for Many
NASW Announces Dawn Hobdy Is New Vice President of Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion
CSWE Recognizes 2020 Award Recipients
National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign
NASW Honors 2020 Graduates
CSWE Statement on Social Justice
New Report Shows 40% Increase in Child Welfare Agencies Working With HRC Foundation Toward Fully LGBTQ-Inclusive & Affirming Care
NASW Statement on the Passing of Former CEO Elizabeth “Betsy” J. Clark, PhD, MPH, ACSW
Statement from National Council for Behavioral Health President/CEO in Response to Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
National Council for Behavioral Health Obtains 2.3 Million Face Masks for Mental Health and Addiction Providers at Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus
New Tool Will Help Public Health Officials Estimate the Need for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
New Tools Released by Chapin Hall Help Health Care Providers Address Social Needs
Medicare Now Reimbursing for Audio-Only Psychotherapy
AMA Announces New COVID-19 Health Equity Resources
Alliance for Better Health Leads Collaborative Effort to Distribute Smart Thermometers to Keep Community Workers—and Those They Serve—Safe
U-M to Launch Online Master's-Level Programs in Environment, Public Health, Social Work
Social Work Ethics During the Time of Pandemic
My Friends Just Lost Their Jobs. How Do I Respond?
Joint Statement From the National Council for Behavioral Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America, and American Psychiatric Association
Help Line Requests for Food Skyrocket as Pandemic Spreads
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partner Toolkit
COVID-19 and the Association of Social Work Boards Operations
Great Valley Publishing Company Receives ACCME® Provisional Accreditation as a Provider of Continuing Medical Education
Simmons University to Host Virtual Roundtable on Social Work Education and Practice: Responding to COVID-19
Social Work in This Unprecedented Time
Relias Offers Free Training and Resources to Help Combat COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Resources for Older Adults, Family Caregivers, and Health Care Providers
Statement on the Administration’s Decision to Transfer Funds From SAMHSA in Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
System Changes Could Improve Relationships Between Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children
Simmons University School of Social Work Launches New Domestic and Sexual Violence Training for Massachusetts Licensed Health Professionals
Statement Calling for an Immediate End to Releasing Immigrant Youths’ Confidential Psychotherapy Notes With ICE
Association of Social Work Boards Announces New CEO
Restorative Justice in Education Is Working, but Smart Implementation Is Crucial
UIC Report Examines Black Population Loss in Chicago
Managing the Holidays With a Long-Term Illness
Increase in Calls to Poison Control Centers Driven by Marijuana Exposures
Social Isolation and Loneliness Are America's Next Public Health Issue
People With Disabilities Are Completely Excluded From FEMA’s 2019 Disaster Preparedness Report
The Surprising Benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy
Report Explores the Long-Term Toll of Sexual Harassment
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Social Worker Safety
Touro College Gets $1.36M to Fight Opioid Crisis
NASW Iowa Chapter Releases New Assessment of Iowa Labor Force
FSU Innovations in Criminal Justice Nationally Recognized
NASW Joins "Mental Health for US" Coalition
Internship Program Will Help Address Opioid Epidemic in Underserved Communities
FSU Researchers Receive Grant to Conduct Reentry Program for Young Men
Salary Transparency Linked to Smaller Gender Pay Gap
Researchers Find Furry Friends Ease Depression, Loneliness After Spousal Loss
One-Third of U.S. Adults Say Fear of Mass Shootings Prevents Them From Going to Certain Places or Events
'Racist Police Officer' Stereotype May Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Survivors’ Near-Miss Experiences on 9/11 Linked to Posttraumatic Stress
Teens ‘Mocked’ by Their Parents Are at Greater Risk for Bullying, Victimization
Opioid Prescriptions Increase Likelihood of Family Members’ Use
People Are More Likely to Try Drugs for the First Time During the Summer
Despite Dire Predictions, Levels of Social Support Remain Steady in the United States
How to Safely Get Rid of Unused Medications
Reducing Overtesting in the Emergency Department Could Save Millions
Antidepressants Reduce Deaths by More Than One-Third in Patients With Diabetes
The Jed Foundation and Tyler Clementi Center Join to Support Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health of LGBTQ+ College Students
Americans Overestimate Income for Children From Wealthy & Middle-Income Families—and Underestimate It for Children From Poor Ones
Music Students Score Better in Math, Science, English Than Nonmusical Peers
Terminally Ill Who Request Doctors Make Decisions for Them Undergo More Aggressive Final Treatments
Only 2% of Black Chicagoans’ Allegations of Police Misconduct Were Sustained
Human Rights Treaties Benefit the World’s Most Oppressed
Bisexual Individuals Can Experience Identity Denial, May Increase Risk for Depression
Many Parents Struggle for Years to Adjust After Learning a Child Is Gay, Bisexual, or Lesbian
Study Underscores Role of Menthol Cigarettes in Smoking Cessation
For Dying Patients, Early Plans Can Improve Quality of Life
More Than 1 Million New Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections Every Day
Childhood Adversity Linked to Earlier Puberty, Premature Brain Development, and Greater Mental Illness
Allowing Discrimination, Administration Proposals Threaten Transgender Health and Progress Against HIV Epidemic
Stoic, Resourceful — and At Risk for Suicide
NIH Study Finds Heavily Processed Foods Cause Overeating and Weight Gain
Young People Disproportionately Represented in Increased Private Insurance Claims for Mental Health Diagnoses, 10-Year Study Finds
Young Adults Distressed by Labels of Narcissism, Entitlement
‘Doing Science,’ Rather Than ‘Being Scientists,’ More Encouraging to Those Underrepresented in the Field
Significant Unmet Mental Health Care Needs Exist in Current and Former Smokers With COPD
Many Older Americans Expect to Lose Brainpower, Poll Finds, but Most Don’t Ask Doctors About Preventing Dementia
Postpartum Depression: For Impoverished Mothers of Color, It Takes a Community
Stark Racial, Financial Divides Found in Opioid Addiction Treatment
Study: Millennials Arrested More Often Than Their Predecessors — Even When Fewer Crimes Are Committed
Poor People Pay for Criminal Justice System, Rutgers Study Finds
Social Work Students Encounter Combat Veterans’ Emotional Journey
Climate Change to Blame for Hurricane Maria's Extreme Rainfall
Empathy Often Avoided Because of Mental Effort
Decline in Measles Vaccination Is Causing a Preventable Global Resurgence of the Disease
DOD Funds Evaluation of Behavioral Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
University Starts Family Clinic for LGBTQ Youth
Working to Employ Young Adults With Autism
Criminal Justice System Should Be Cautious When Approaching Risk Assessment
Pay Gap for Women Social Work Faculty Continues Nationwide
Senators Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services in the United States
Current Sexual Harassment Penalties Are Too Low: Study
Immigration Is Beneficial to Economies, Even After 100 Years
National Council for Behavioral Health on the Reintroduction of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act
National Council for Behavioral Health Appoints New CEO
“Lucky Enough to Be a School Social Worker” — March 3-9, 2019, Is School Social Work Week
UNC’s National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders Launches Website
Reaching for Objects While Driving May Raise Teen Crash Risk Nearly Sevenfold
Dangerous School Commutes Lead to Student Absenteeism
Bias May Affect Providers’ Knowledge of Transgender Health
Research Shows Teens Too Low on Sleep and Activity, Too High on Screen Time
Early Intervention in Autism Improves Language, IQ, and Social Skills
Social Work Regulators Adopt Licensure Endorsement as Cornerstone of Practice Mobility
LT Unemployment, Clinician Shortage Linked to Increase in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Study Reveals Alarming Numbers of Violent Injuries Among Schoolchildren
Youthful Cognitive Ability Strongly Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life
Moving More in Old Age May Be Linked to Sharper Memory
Suicide Risk More Than Quadruples for People With Cancer
Study Reveals Widespread and Persistent Role of Firearms
Autism May Increase Vulnerability to Cyber Phishing Attacks
Identifying Teen Sexual Violence Risk Factors
Study Finds Biases in Widely Used Dementia Identification Tests
Teens Using Vaping Devices in Record Numbers
In Times of Low Unemployment, Quality of Nursing Home Care Suffers
'Dropout' Rate for Academic Scientists Has Risen Sharply in Past 50 Years, Study Finds
Emergency Financial Assistance Reduces Homeless Shelter Entry and Violent Crime
Recommendations to Reduce Recidivism in Transgender Women
Health Care Providers—Not Hackers—Leak More of Your Data
Look to Social Aspects of Health Not Just Biology, Say Researchers
Vaping, E-cigarettes, JUULing: What Parents, Teens Need to Know
Social Consequences of Loneliness
PTSD Symptoms Improve When Patient Chooses Form of Treatment, Study Shows
American Society on Aging Responds to Ageist Advertising
Drug Overdose Epidemic Has Been Growing Exponentially for Decades
Researchers Successfully Train Employees to Respond to Opioid Overdose, Administer Naloxone
Diet Rich in Fried and Processed Foods Linked to Increased Hypertension in Black Americans
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Associated With Poorer Physical and Mental Health Among Midlife Women
Teen Cannabis Use Is Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development
College Students Have Unequal Access to Reliable Technology, Study Finds
Racial/Ethnic Discrimination Associated With Lower Well-Being Among Adolescents
The 'New Social Work' Is Performance-Based Practice, Researcher Suggests
Marijuana Use Continues to Grow Among Baby Boomers
NIH Study Broadens Understanding of High Impact Chronic Pain in the United States
Link Between Divorce and Graduate Education a Concern as More Jobs Require Advanced Degree
As Medicaid Work Requirements Gain Traction, Researchers Propose Ways to Reduce Potential Harm
Are U.S. Cities Getting More or Less Violent? New Database Offers Mixed, But Optimistic, Picture
Support Increases When Opioid 'Safe Consumption Sites' Called 'Overdose Prevention Sites'
CSWE Receives $7M Behavioral Health Grant for Doctoral and Master's Students
Transgender Individuals Likely Have Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Number of Opioid Prescriptions Remains Unchanged, Mayo Clinic Research Finds
Happy to Fire, Reluctant to Hire: Hollywood Inclusion Remains Unchanged
Survey of Sexual Medicine Society Members Reveals Only Half Ask for Patients' Sexual Orientation
Study: Caregivers Should Understand Possible Adverse Effects on Well-Being
Greening Vacant Lots Reduces Feelings of Depression in City Dwellers
Study: ADHD Drugs Do Not Improve Cognition in Healthy College Students
Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Deaths Skyrocket in Young Adults
Anger, Anxiety Motivating Voters in 2018
Study Reveals Opioid Patients Face Multiple Barriers to Treatment
Majority of Older Adults With Probable Dementia Are Likely Unaware They Have It, Study Suggests
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Increased Health Care Access for Gay Men
Intimate Partner Violence Doesn't End With the Relationship
In End-of-Life Cancer Care, Geography May Be Destiny
A Lifetime Sentence: Incarceration of Parents Impacts Health of Their Children Into Adulthood
Pain Rehab Programs Without Opioids Proving Effective
Racial/Ethnic and Sexual Minority Males Among Unhealthiest People in America, Report Finds
Quality of Diet Still Poor for SNAP Participants
One-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications That Can Cause Depression
Negative Social Media Experiences May Have More Impact Than Positive Experiences on Depression
Study Shows Increase in Youth Suicide Attempts
Research Finds Link Between Reduction in Firearm Suicides and 'Red Flag' Gun Laws
Study: Exercise Helps Treat Addiction by Altering Brain's Dopamine System
Four Factors Predict Chronic Opioid Use, Suggests Study by WVU Researchers
Parenting, Child Care Services Have Most Potential to Help Low-Income Families
Handgun Purchaser Licensing Laws Linked to Fewer Firearm Homicides in Large, Urban Areas
Blacks and Latinos Are More Likely to Be at Risk for Depression Than Whites
In Helping Smokers Quit, Cash Is King, e-Cigarettes Strike Out
Lack of Paid Sick Leave Increases Poverty
Study: Guns in Chicago Just '2.5 Handshakes' Away
Violence Prevention Research Program Releases #WhatYouCanDo to Help Reduce Gun Violence
Indiana Social Worker Kimber Nicoletti-Martinez Is 2018 Social Worker of the Year
Social Media Usage Linked to Underage Drinking
Childhood Poverty Costs U.S. $1.03 Trillion in a Year, Study Finds
Little Difference Between Gun Owners, Nongun Owners on Key Gun Policies, Survey Finds
Study Shows Increase in Youth Suicide Attempts
Predicting What Drives People to Seek, Stay in Substance-Use Treatment
Community Efforts to Prevent Teen Problems Have Lasting Benefits
Financial Strain Has Major Impact on Patients' Health Care Decisions
How to Help Coaches Identify and Report Suspected Child Abuse
Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence Costs U.S. Government $55 Billion Each Year
Early First Deployment, or Short Time Between Deployments, Increases Risk for Attempting Suicide in Soldiers
Researchers Find Resilience Counteracts Effects of Childhood Abuse and Neglect on Health
The New York Community Trust Renews Social Work Healthcare Education and Leadership Scholars Grant
Cyberbullying, Unmet Medical Needs Contribute to Depressive Symptoms Among Sexual Minority Youth
Study Suggests Social Workers Could Help Families Navigate Foreclosure, Protect the American Dream
Large-Scale Study Links PCOS to Mental Health Disorders
Facebook Privacy Settings: How to Make Your Account More Secure
Scientists Decry Lack of Science in 'Forensic Science'
NIH Launches HEAL Initiative, Doubles Funding to Accelerate Scientific Solutions to Stem National Opioid Epidemic
Reducing Odds of Hospital Readmissions With Better Transitions of Care
Obesity Paradox Debunked
Bullying Based on Stigma Has Especially Damaging Effects
Palm Center Releases Memo on Transgender Military Ban
The Great Recession Took a Toll on Public Health, Study Finds
Omnibus Budget Bill Includes Important Provisions Supporting Public Health, APA Says
Study Finds Differences in How Domestic Violence Victims Seek Help
For Girls Who Mature Early, Psychological Problems Last Into Adulthood
Paid Family Medical Leave in the United States: Good for Families, Good for the Economy
Records Study Suggests Gender-Affirming Surgeries on the Rise Along With Insurance Coverage
Diet Shown to Reduce Stroke Risk May Also Reduce Risk of Depression
Survey: More Than One-Half of U.S. Gun Owners Do Not Safely Store Their Guns
Study Shows Letting Kids Sip and Taste Alcohol Is a Risky Behavior
Firearm Injuries Drop During NRA Conventions, Research Shows
Belief in Conspiracy Theories Associated With Vaccine Skepticism
Evidence That Medical Marijuana Outlets Sell to Other Users
Opioid Cessation May Be More Successful When Depression Is Treated
Parental Enrollment in Medicaid Yields Increase in Preventive Health Care for Children
U.S. Government Failure to Prevent Gun-Related Violence May Violate International Human Rights
Life Expectancy Gains Are Slowing in Both Rich and Poor Countries
Study Finds One-Third of Households — Double Previous Estimates — Struggle to Get Enough Food
Sleep Improves Pain and PTSD Symptoms in Youth
Short-Course Treatment for Combat-Related PTSD Offers Expedited Path to Recovery
Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Toll-Free Helpline Expanding to Seven Days a Week
Free Guide on 2018 Medicare Costs Available From the Medicare Rights Center
Impact of Religion and Racial Pride on Classroom Discrimination
Treatable Condition Could Be Mistaken for Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
E-Cig Use Increases Risk of Beginning Tobacco Cigarette Use in Young Adults, Study Says
Latest Dementia Care Practice Recommendations Emphasize Person-Centered Care
Combatting 'Disinformation' About Child Abuse
Perfectionism Among Young People Significantly Increased Since 1980s, Study Finds
Bail Reform Key Fix for Jail Overcrowding, New Research Shows
APA Calls for Consideration of Best Scientific Evidence by CDC, HHS
Military Professors Refute Trump Administration Assertion That Armed Forces Are Not Ready for Transgender Recruits
Researchers Find Link Between Excessive Screen Time and Suicide Risk
People With Disabilities More Likely to Be Arrested
Broader Gun Restrictions Lead to Fewer Intimate Partner Homicides
Some Men Confuse Sexual Interest With Consent Regardless of the Situation, New Study Shows
White Male Gun Owners Who Have Felt Economic Stress Are More Likely to Feel Morally and Emotionally Attached to Guns
Under Affordable Care Act, Americans Have Had More Preventive Care for Heart Health
Parental Medicaid Expansion Translates Into Preventive Care for Their Children
Medicaid Expansion Under ACA Linked to Higher Rate of Smoking Cessation
How Toxic Air Clouds Mental Health
For 1 in 10 Cancer Patients, Surgery Means Opioid Dependence
Nearly 235 Million Women Worldwide Lack Legal Protections From Sexual Harassment at Work
Large Declines Seen in Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency
Adolescents Underreport Amphetamine Use, Likely Unaware That Adderall Is Amphetamine
Evacuating Older Adults and Their Furry Friends: FSU Study Finds Florida Needs More Pet-Friendly Shelters
Diabetes Still on Rise, but New Study Suggests Major Progress in Screening and Diagnosis
Parents' Alcohol Use Can Set the Stage for Teenage Dating Violence, Study Finds
Northwestern Poll: Most African-Americans View Black Lives Matter as an Effective Movement
Disney and Pixar Films Present Opportunities for Parents to Discuss End-of-Life With Children
Homicide Is the Largest Contributor to Years of Lost Life Among Black Americans
Study Reveals Staggering Economic Burden of Dementia in Younger People
School, Health, and Behavior Suffer When Children Have TV, Video Games in Bedroom
Teachers Report Weaker Relationships With Students of Color, Children of Immigrants
Quality After-School Programs Help Students Feel More Connected, Caring
Young Victims of Cyberbullying Twice as Likely to Attempt Suicide and Self-Harm
Harvey and Irma Giving a Boost to Behavioral Health Telemedicine
Day-Supply of Opioids Most Decisive Factor in Long-Term Use
NASW Statement: President Trump Decision to Rescind DACA Is Cruel, Unwise, and Unjustified
Study: SNAP Benefits Aren't Enough to Afford a Healthy Diet
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Older Adults Suffer More Chronic Health Conditions Than Heterosexuals, Study Finds
Psychotic Disorders and Obesity
Higher Rural Suicide Rates Driven by Use of Guns
Transgender TV Characters Have the Power to Shape Audience Attitudes, Research Shows
Age of First Exposure to Pornography Shapes Men's Attitudes Toward Women
Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Intervention Significantly Improves Parenting Among Mothers in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression
New Mindfulness Method Helps Coaches, Athletes Score
Low Medicaid Rates Limit Beneficiaries' Access to Assisted Living Facilities, Quality Care
Trump's Transgender Ban Would Cost $960 Million, Say Navy Professors in New Report
More Than Half of All Opioid Prescriptions Go to People with Mental Illness
APA Questions Announcement to Bar Transgender People From U.S. Military
Cognitive Impairment Toolkit Helps Providers With Detection, Earlier Diagnosis
Marijuana Use During Adolescence May Impact Psychosocial Outcomes in Adulthood
Higher Cognitive Abilities Linked to Greater Risk of Stereotyping, Study Finds
Screening Those at Risk of Psychosis May Help Prevent Violence, Reduce Stigma
ADHD Medication Tied to Lower Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse in Teens and Adults
New NASW President to Support Push to Modernize, Improve Services
ASWB Completes Practice Analysis; to Launch New Exam Blueprints in 2018
Marijuana-Positive Drivers Increasing, Alcohol-Positive Drivers Decreasing
Quality of Social Relationships May Accelerate Aging for African Americans
APA Voices Opposition to Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act
Study Answers Why Ketamine Helps Depression, Offers Target for Safer Therapy
Quality of Psychiatric Treatment Should Be Focus of Suicide Prevention Efforts
Where Climate Change Is Most Likely to Induce Food Violence
How Two Practices Give Mental Health Care a Primary Care Home
Telehealth Reduces Wait Time, Improves Care for Children with Autism Living in Remote Areas
Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidality
Among All Cancers, Lung Cancer Appears to Put Patients at Greatest Suicide Risk
Why Pot-Smoking Declines—But Doesn't End—With Parenthood
More Than 75 National Organizations Urge U.S. Senate to Defend Medicare and Medicaid
Where You Live May Impact How Much You Drink
Study Finds Peer Victimization in Fifth Grade Increases Health Risks Years Later
Modest Increases in Kids' Physical Activity Could Avert Billions in Medical and Other Costs
Loss of Spouse or Partner to Suicide Linked to Physical, Mental Disorders
Social Isolation Threatens Well-Being in Later Life, Says GSA Member in Senate Testimony
Military Service Boosts Resilience, Well-Being Among Transgender Veterans
After the Death of a Friend, Healing in a Human Social Network
Field Center at Penn Identifies Risk Factors Making Homeless Youth Vulnerable to Sex Trafficking
Bullies and Their Victims Obsessed With Weight Loss
Cross-Cultural Study Strengthens Link Between Media Violence and Aggressive Behavior
New Approach to Diagnosing Mental Disorders Could Become an Alternative to DSM-5
Brain Changes Make Some Older Adults More Vulnerable to Scams
Cannabis Use May Predict Opioid Use in Women Undergoing Addictions Treatment, Study Says
Drug & Alcohol Problems Linked to Increased Veteran Suicide Risk, Especially in Women, Long-Term Study Finds
Survey: Transgender College Freshmen Drink More, Experience More Blackouts
When Women's Health Improves, Domestic Violence Diminishes
CSWE President and CEO Receives the CRISP Political Advocate Leadership Award
Reduction in Sexual Violence Among Students After Bystander Intervention Program
Gun Violence in PG-13 Movies Continues to Climb Past R-Rated Films
Childhood Poverty Can Rob Adults of Psychological Health
Gun Violence Research Dramatically Underfunded, Understudied Compared With Other Leading Causes of Death
Antidepressant Side Effects Reported More by Patients with Co-occurring Panic Disorder
Text Messaging Improves Medication Use by HIV-Positive Youth
Violence Spreads Like a Disease Among Adolescents, Study Finds
Study Raises Concern of Significant Underreporting of Child Abuse Within U.S. Army
Type of Psychotherapy Matters in Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Teen Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana at New Low, Same True for Alcohol
Emerging Trends in Alcohol Binge and Use Disorders Among Older Adults
Report Shows Veterans Treatment Courts Critical for Reintegration
Study Brings Undiagnosed Adults Living With Autism Out of the Shadows
Flavors Influence Appeal and Use of Most Tobacco Products, Especially for Youth
8 Ways to Advance Social Justice After the U.S. Election
Smoking Cessation Associated With Lowered Drug and Alcohol Cravings
After Decades of Research, Science Is No Better Able to Predict Suicidal Behaviors
Preventing Adolescent Substance Use May Need To Start In Early Childhood
Youth Are Civically Engaged, Despite Income Inequality
1 in 4 Older Adults Has Not Discussed Advance Care Planning
New Study: Children With Autism May Be Overdiagnosed With ADHD
Elder Abuse Underidentified In U.S. Emergency Departments
Foster Care Children At Much Greater Risk of Physical, Mental Health Problems
Confusion on End-of-Life Forms Can Cause Elder Patients to Receive More Emergency Care Than Desired
Smoking Bans Persuade Light Users to Give Up the Habit
U.S. Children Are Less Fit Than Others Around the World
Study Finds Assisted-Living Facilities Limit Older Adults' Rights to Sexual Freedom
Nightclub Goers More Likely to Use New Designer Drugs
Survey Finds One-Half of Children in Families Studied Spend Time in Households With Firearms
Suicide Attempt A Stronger Predictor of Completed Suicide Than Previously Thought
Study Finds Marijuana Use Rising Among U.S. College Students
Review Finds Nondrug Approaches Effective for Treatment of Common Pain Conditions
Work Productivity is Key Factor in Assessing Recovery of Depressed Patients
Study Finds 1 in 3 Former ICU Patients Shows Symptoms of Depression
Millennials Less Sexually Active Than Gen-X Peers
Certain Brain Training Reduces Dementia Risk Across Ten Years
US Suicide Rate for People with Epilepsy Exceeds Levels in General Population
Researchers Identify Brain Circuits That Help People Cope With Stress
Social Work Professor's Research Shows Implicit Bias by Institutions
New Tool Can Predict Individual's Risk of Psychotic Disorders
Study Finds Discrimination May Increase Drinking
Understanding Risk Factors Involved in Initiation of Adolescent Alcohol Use
Trend of College Students Increasing Alcohol's Effects Through Diet and Exercise Behaviors Growing
Even When Help Is Just a Click Away, Stigma Is Still a Roadblock
Apparel Causes Additional Barriers for People Living with Disabilities
Researchers Call for Better Prevention, Screening, Monitoring, and Managing Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Low-Tech System Overcomes Barriers Preventing Doctor-Patient Chat About Drinking Habits
To Love or Hate: Many in LGBTQ Community to Look Out for Muslims
Study of 81,000 Adults Examines Mental Illness, Gun Violence, and Suicide
Study: News Stories Often Wrongly Link Violence with Mental Illness
Americans Accept and Engage in Same-Sex Experiences More Than Ever
Study Identifies Most Common, Costly Reasons for Mental Health Hospitalizations for Children
Study Finds Depression May Lower Women's Chances of Pregnancy
Support From Family and Friends Important to Helping Prevent Depression in Teenagers
Alcohol Intervention Programs Ineffective on Fraternity Members
New Study Explores Why More Psychotic Symptoms Are Present In Children In Cities
Psychiatric Symptoms Impact Mental Health Court Engagement
Despite Efforts, Childhood Obesity Remains on the Rise
Patients at High Risk For Psychiatric Symptoms After a Stay In The ICU
Military Sexual Trauma Associated with Higher Risk for Veteran Homelessness
Causes of Childhood Obesity Complex, but Families, Media Play Key Roles
States With Punitive Justice Systems Have Higher Rates of Foster Care, Study Finds
California Mental Health Stigma-Reduction Campaign Creates Economic Benefits
Study Links Gang Membership and Depression
Early Treatment for PTSD Accelerates Recovery But Does Not Sustain It
Suicide Risk Can Be Intercepted in the Emergency Department
Few Children Get 60 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Daily
Closer Examination Reveals Changes to the 'Gender Gap' in Drinking
Study Finds Race Biases Teachers' Expectations for Students
Exercise May Slow Brain Aging by 10 Years for Older People
Even With Higher Education, Obese Women Run Greater Risk of Depression
A Child's First Eight Years Critical for Substance Abuse Prevention
Study Finds Most Teens Who Misuse Prescription Stimulants Use Other People's Medication
Hostile Young Adults May Experience Thinking and Memory Problems in Middle Age
Using a Computer, Social Activities Tied to Reduced Risk of Memory Decline
Children Who Are Emotionally Abused May Be More Likely to Experience Migraine as Adults
Transgender Children Supported in Their Identities Show Positive Mental Health
Study Shows Homeless People Suffer Geriatric Conditions Decades Earlier
Study Finds 1 in 10 Adolescents Living in Households with Food Insecurity Have Poor Mental Health
Industry Initiatives to Prevent Drinking and Driving Lack Scientific Evidence of Effectiveness, Study Suggests
Marijuana Use Now Could Pose Verbal Memory Risk Later
Health Care Providers' Familiarity With Military Culture Critical To Improving Care For Veterans
Study Finds Violent Crime Lower Near Drug Treatment Centers Than Other Commercial Areas
Researchers Discourage Term 'Mentally Ill'
Bullying Hinders Positive Youth Development for Sexual-Minority Youth
Community-Level Violence Linked to Teens' Risky Sexual Behavior
Young People After Affordable Care Act: Some ED Visits Down, Others Way Up
Veteran, Civilian Patients at Risk of ICU-Related PTSD
Long-Term Opioid Use Associated With Increased Risk of Depression
Model 'No Buy' List Criteria Could Reduce Youth Exposure to TV Alcohol Ads
Project Removes Pets From Abusive Environment
Students With Influence Over Peers Reduce School Bullying
Self-Esteem Gender Gap More Pronounced in Western Nations
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Researcher Working with Military Veterans
Researchers Investigate Mental Health of Teens After Father Leaves
Binge Drinking with Chronic Alcohol Use More Destructive Than Previously Thought
Stress in Older People Increases Risk for Pre-Alzheimer's Condition
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Be as Effective as Second-Generation Antidepressants to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Parents Have More Influence Than They Might Realize to Prevent Substance Use
Reform Model Not Yet Helping People with Mental Illness
One in Four New Doctors May Be Depressed and Their Patients May Suffer Because of It
Study Finds Three-Quarters of High School Heroin Users Started with Prescription Opioids
Four Tips to Surviving Thanksgiving with Your Family
10% of US Adults Have Drug Use Disorder at Some Point in Their Lives
Child Abuse Rises in Connection with Soldiers' Deployment
Barriers to Health Care Increase Disease, Death Risk for Rural Elderly
Childhood Obesity Is Linked to Poverty and Parenting Style
Patients with Severe Mental Illness Rarely Tested for Diabetes, Despite High Risk, Study Shows
College Students Say Prescription Stimulants Easy to Find on Campus
Peers and Mental Health Can Influence Dating Violence
Inhalant Use Linked to Head Injuries, Traumatic Experiences, and Mental Illness
Number of Addicted Rises, but Percentage in Drug Treatment Remains Stagnant
Study: Advance Directives Are About More Than Refusing Care
Compulsive Texting Associated with Poorer School Performance Among Adolescent Girls, Study Finds
Mental Health Screening Tool Tested in Children's Hospital Emergency Department
Decision Aids Help Patients with Depression and Their Doctors Feel Better About Medication Choices
Quitting Smoking After Heart Attack Boosts Mental Health
Teen Marijuana Use Down Despite Greater Availability
Solo Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at Greater Risk Than Parents for Serious Health Problems
Suicide-by-Firearm Rates Shift in Two States After Changes in State Gun Laws
Daily Marijuana Use Among US College Students Highest Since 1980
Healthy Mood Spreads Through Social Contact
Specific Foods May Slow Cognitive Decline In Aging Adults
Silently Suffering From Hearing Loss Negatively Affects Quality of Life
Punishing a Child Is Effective If Done Correctly
Ongoing Recovery Efforts Take Toll on Hurricane Survivors
Excessive Workout Supplement Use: An Emerging Eating Disorder in Men?
Cures for PTSD Often Remain Elusive for War Veterans
With Racial Segregation Declining Between Neighborhoods, Segregation Now Taking New Form
Americans With Disabilities Act Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Despite Court Ruling, Survey Finds Child Welfare Professionals Oppose Corporal Punishment
Cellphones Seen as Change Agents for Health Among Young, Poor, Urban Women in Need of Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Works for Insomnia with Psychiatric, Medical Conditions
Study Links Success in Adulthood to Childhood Psychiatric Health
Nonsmokers at Increased Risk of Stroke From Secondhand Smoke
Study: Why Social Workers Aren't Discussing Religion and Spirituality with Clients
Risk Factors for Army Suicide Attempts in Iraq, Afghanistan Identified
Adolescent Exposure to E-Cigarette TV Ads Increases Likelihood of Future Use
Diabetes Complications Linked to Rising Risk of Dementia
Need for Psychiatric Inpatient Services Continues to Grow, NAPHS Annual Survey Finds
Trends Emerge in Antipsychotic Medication Use in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
New Suicide-Prevention Training Helps Schools Identify At-Risk Students Earlier
Patient Outcomes Could Improve by Preparing Nursing Homes for Health Information Exchange
Low Scores on Memory and Thinking Tests May Signal Alzheimer's Earlier Than Thought
Survey: Many Doctors Misunderstand Key Facets of Opioid Abuse
Patient-Initiated Workplace Violence Affects Counselors, Treatment, and Outcomes
As Smoking Declines, More Are Likely to Quit
Medical Marijuana 'Edibles' Mostly Mislabeled, Study Shows
How Low-Income Dads Really Provide
Large Majority of Americans—Including Gun Owners—Support Stronger Gun Policies
Teens Start Misusing ADHD Drugs and Other Stimulants Earlier Than Thought
Access to Mental Health Care for Teens Improving, but Less for Communities with Disparities
Hospice Use Linked to Fewer Depressive Symptoms for Surviving Spouses
Cannabis Use Can Be Prevented, Reduced, or Delayed
Gun Violence Restraining Orders: A Strategy to Reduce Gun Violence in the U.S.
People With Depression May Be More Likely to Develop Parkinson's Disease
Sense of Awe May Promote Altruistic Behavior
Depression Intensifies Anger in Veterans with PTSD
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Linked to Eating Disorders
Strategy Found for Safely Prescribing Antidepressants to Children and Adolescents
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Linked to Accelerated Aging
Teens in Child Welfare System Practice Similar Health-Risk Behaviors as General Teen Population, Study Finds
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Named an Evidence-Based Practice by Federal Agency
Shadowing Improves Patient Care Experience and Communication Between Families and Clinicians
Lack of Safety at School and Poverty Linked to Childhood Obesity
Recession Linked to Significant and Sustained Increase in Major Depression
Smokers Who Use E-Cigarettes Less Likely to Quit
Connection Between Social Anxiety and Drug Use Offers Opportunities for More Effective Treatments
Parent Training Significantly Reduces Disruptive Behavior in Children with Autism
Use of E-Cigarettes by Children Increases
Study Finds 1.2 Percent of Preschoolers on Medicaid Use Psychotropic Drugs
One in Three Teenage Boys Experiencing Sexual Assault Tries to Take His Own Life, Study Finds
Thankfulness Could Lead to Improved Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients, Study Says
Nearly 1 in 10 Adults Has Impulsive Anger Issues and Access To Guns
Study: Older Workers Bring Valuable Knowledge to the Job
Shift to LGB Identity in Early Adulthood Tied to Depressive Symptoms
Researchers See Significant Reduction in Fatal Car Crashes After an Increase in Alcohol Taxes
App in Development to Empower Domestic Violence Victims
Mental Health Disorders Complicate Standards Used by ACA to Penalize Hospitals for Excessive' Readmissions
Built-In Blood Alcohol Level Tester Stops Impaired Drivers
Strong Regulations on Gun Sales Prevent High-Risk Individuals From Accessing Firearms and Can Reduce Violent Crime
Mood, Anxiety Disorders Common in Tourette Patients, Emerge at a Young Age
Study Linking Suicidal Behavior, Psychotic Experiences May Yield Strategies to Help Prevent Suicide Attempts
Harder-to-Abuse OxyContin Doesn't Stop Illicit Use
Women Who Petition for Restraining Orders Against Abusers Typically See Decreased Earnings
Educating College Students on Drinking Risks Can Help Lessen Drinking Behaviors, But Only Temporarily, Study Finds
Study Identifies Teens At-Risk For Synthetic Marijuana Use
Despite Broad Awareness, Only Half of Doctors Surveyed Use Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Cyberbystanders: Most Don’t Try to Stop Online Bullies
Many Pregnant Teens Use Alcohol and Drugs, Study Finds
Basic Personality Changes Linked to Unemployment, Study Finds
E-Cigarettes Surpass Tobacco Cigarettes Among Teens
Can Marital Quality Mitigate Stress of Family Caregiving?
Does Smoking Hamper Treatment for Alcohol Abuse?
Teens Prescribed Anxiety, Sleep Medications Likely to Abuse Them
Job Authority Increases Depression Symptoms in Women, Decreases Them in Men
Young Bar Patrons More Likely to Smoke and Use Tobacco Products
Alcohol Taxes Can Improve Health, Lead to More Jobs
Hope for Those With Social Anxiety Disorder: You May Already Be Someone's Best Friend
New Approaches Needed for People With Serious Mental Illnesses in Criminal Justice System
One in Three People With Cancer Has Anxiety or Other Mental Health Challenges
Substance Abuse Treatment Can Lessen Risk of Future Violence in Mentally Ill
Public Feels More Negative Toward People With Drug Addiction Than Those With Mental Illness
Talk Therapy Best for Social Anxiety Disorder, Large Study Finds
To Curb Violent Tendencies, Start Young
NASW Foundation Celebrating 20th Year of Pioneer Program
Burnout Caused by More Than Just Job Stress
Mindfulness Protects Adults’ Health From the Impacts of Childhood Adversity
1 in 5 Men Reports Violence Toward Intimate Partners
Study Reveals Profile of Patients Most Likely to Delay Hospice Enrollment
Childhood Mentors Have Positive Impact on Career Success
Role of Emergency Contact Is Mistaken for Advance Directive
HRSA Awards Grant to the NYU Silver School of Social Work
'Drink Responsibly’ Messages in Alcohol Ads Promote Products
E-Cigarettes May Promote Illicit Drug Use and Addiction
Study Compares Consequences of Teen Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Providing Futile Treatment Prevents Others From Receiving Care
Regular Marijuana Use Bad for Teens’ Brains
Link Between Vitamin D and Dementia Risk Confirmed
Primary Texting Bans Associated With Lower Traffic Fatalities
The Disease Behind the Ice Bucket Challenge
Children With Disabilities Benefit from Classroom Inclusion
Smoking May Contribute to Suicide Risk
End-of-Life Conversations Aren’t Just About Health Care
Informal Caregivers at Risk for Chronic Pain, Injury
College Athletes with Abusive Coaches More Willing to Cheat
Sitting Too Much Is Detrimental to Cardiovascular Health
Trauma Before Enlistment Linked to High Suicide Rates Among Military Personnel, Veterans
Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans May Increase Risk of Dementia
Behavioral Therapy, Along With Medication, Reduces Likelihood of Relapse
Adults With Dyslexia Report They Were Physically Abused as Children
Researchers Find 18% of High School Seniors Smoke Hookah
Underage Drinkers Exposed to Magazine Ads for Alcohol Brands
Early Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain
For Cancer Patients, New Tool Predicts Financial Pain
Majority of Minors Engage in Sexting, Unaware of Legal Consequences
Emotional Contagion Sweeps Facebook, Finds New Study
Survey: Self-Reported Health of Young Adults Has Improved
Affordable Housing Linked to Children’s Intellectual Ability
Strengthening Housing Programs With Brain Science
Medical Errors Often Result from Language Barriers
Effects of Alcohol in Young Binge Drinkers Predicts Future Alcoholism
Letting It Go: Take Responsibility, Make Amends, and Forgive Yourself
Video Stories, Other Bonding Exercises Could Help Foster Families Connect
Meditation Training May Help Reduce Stress Disorders in U.S. Military
PTSD Symptoms Common After an ICU Stay
E-Cigarettes and Mental Health
Better Disability Screening Can Reduce Disparities in Clinical Care
Self-Defense Training as Part of a College's Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Programs
ADHD Treatment Associated With Lower Smoking Rates
Adults at Higher Risk of Suicide Attempt if Parent Abused Alcohol
U.S. Welfare Spending Up, But Help for the Neediest Down
Simple Technique May Help Older Adults Better Remember Written Information
Study Finds Increased Flexibility, Support Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits
Vision Loss and Mental Health: The Hidden Connection
Four Myths About Privacy
Sports and Energy Drink Consumption Linked with Negative Behaviors
Significant Decline in Deaths After Massachusetts’ Health Reform
TV Documentary Spotlights Students' Partnership With Wounded Veterans
Six Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Nursing Home
Report: Government Assistance Programs Reduce Income Disparities
Social Factors May Affect Hospital Readmissions
Coached Activities May Help Prevent Preteen Smoking, Drinking
Mental Illness Not Usually Linked to Crime, Research Finds
New Approach May Manage Symptoms of Dementia, Lessen Use of Drugs
Majority of Americans Support Mandated Coverage of Birth Control
People With More Education May Recover Better From TBI
Age Doesn't Predict Success for Those in Court-based Mental Health Treatment Programs
Study Examines Toll Exacted on Civilians Working in War Zones
Survey Links Teen Binge Drinking, Alcohol Brand References in Pop Music
Why Binge Drinkers Are Slower to Heal From Wounds
Seniors and Sleeping Pills: Empowered Patients Choose Wisely
Quality Early Childhood Programs Help Prevent Adult Chronic Disease
Many New Parents Unaware of Safety Guidelines
More Than 40% of LGBTQ+ Students Report Intimate Partner Violence
9/11 Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea and PTSD
Equity of Care Begins With Us: Tell Someone
Study Questions Speed in Giving Antidepressants to Grieving Parents
Coming Together as a Community to Address Wandering in Autism
College Savings Account Promotes Positive Development
Negative Effects of Joining Gang Last Long After Membership Ends
Stressful Experiences Have Big, Immediate Effects on Children’s Health
Half of Veterans Prescribed Medical Opioids Chronically Use Them
Almost Half of Americans Experienced Strengthened Gun Laws in 2013
Thirty Percent of Adults With ADHD Report Childhood Physical Abuse
Study of Risk, Resilience in Army Personnel Releases Findings
Ads Telling Smokers 'Why' to Quit More Successful Than 'How'
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Produced Savings of $1.5 Billion
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Panel Recommends Listing Depression as a Risk for Heart Disease
Transgender Patients Discriminated Against for Health Care Services
New Depression Treatments Reported
Loneliness Is Major Health Risk for Older Adults
Early Childhood Education Can Pay Big Rewards to Families, Society
IFUW Calls for Education to Stop Practice of Female Genital Mutilation
Heroin Use on the Rise, Toxicologist Says
Single-Sex Education Unlikely to Offer Advantage Over Coed Schools
HIV-Infected Teens Delaying Treatment Until Advanced Disease
E-Cigarettes: the Known and Unknown Dangers
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries on the Rise in United States
Physical Activity Significantly Extends Lives of Cancer Survivors
When Hospitals Share Patient Records, Emergency Patients Benefit
Research Network Finds Many Youths Have High Levels of HIV
Rate Films With Smoking "R" and Cut Smoking Onset by Teens
Employment May Lead to Improvement in Autism Symptoms
More Alcohol and Traffic Laws Mean Fewer Traffic Deaths
5 Critical Advances to Combat Tobacco Use
Cognitive Training Shows Staying Power
Behavioral Interventions Help Cancer Patients Struggling With Sleep Issues
Tobacco, Drug Use in Pregnancy Can Double Risk of Stillbirth
Mid-Life Mental Disorders May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Reported
Drivers Engaged in Other Tasks About 10% of the Time
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Far Higher in Severely Mentally Ill
Conversations on Sex Lacking Between Doctors and Teens
Living at Home With Dementia
Cancer Diagnosis Doesn’t Increase a Child’s Risk of PTSD
Concussion History Associated With Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Adults Worry e-Cigarettes Will Encourage Kids to Start Smoking Tobacco
Leading Health Care Executives Optimistic About Reform
Affordable Care Act Offers Opportunities to Strengthen Trauma Systems
New Educational Resource on Lewy Body Dementia Available
Symptoms Linked to Poor Quality of Life in Long-Term Childhood Cancer Survivors
Global Study Reveals Gender-Based Violence Vastly Underreported
Early ED Palliative Care Consultations Resulted in Shorter Hospital Stays
Avoid Holiday Stress: Set Realistic Expectations, Set Aside Differences
Managing Family Stress During Children’s Holiday Breaks
Tips to Spot Those Experiencing Holiday Depression
Problem-Child Behavior Could Result From Early Puberty in Girls
Living Alone on the Rise
Social Workers Talk to Congress About Link Between Poverty and Child Abuse, Neglect
Social Ties More Important Than Biology in Teen Sleep Problems
Good News on the Alzheimer’s Epidemic: Older Adults Risk Declining
Expert Offers Ways to Practice 'Safe Stress' During the Holidays
Students Forge Stronger, More Positive Friendships in Shared Classes
Study Shines Light on What Makes Digital Activism Effective
Rehospitalization Odds of Cognitively Impaired Varies by Destination
Distracted Driving Killing More Pedestrians, Bicyclists
Problem-Solving Ed Reduces Stress After Child's Autism Diagnosis
Cost, Smoke-Free Homes Reduce Tobacco Use
CBT/Mindfulness May Reduce Incarcerated Youths' Anti-Social Behavior
Gun Use in PG-13 Movies Has More Than Tripled Since 1985
Transgender Controversies Can Lead to ‘Gender Panic'
Moderate Exercise Can Treat, Prevent Depression
Debunking Palliative Care Myths
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke at Work on the Decline, but Gaps Remain
Study Links Youth Obesity to TV Fast Food Advertising
Study Finds 1 in 10 Older Teens Misuse Prescription Pain Meds
Mentally Challenging Activities Improve Memory as Older Adults Age
Economist Cites Long-Range Benefits of Health Care Reform
Research Shows Most Parents Are Unaware of Kids’ Cyberbullying
'Cyberchondria' Worsens for Those Who Fear Uncertainty
Public Health Does Not Lose When Merged With Medicaid Programs
Nearly 1 in 10 Young People Report Perpetrating Sexual Violence
How the City of Providence Is Taking on Big Tobacco—and Winning
Researchers Study Negative Results of Concealing Real Self on the Job
Study Shows Global Tobacco Marketing Reaches 5- and 6-Year-Olds
Child Abuse, Lack of Parental Warmth Linked to Health Risks in Adulthood
After Maltreatment Investigation, In-Home Children Need Intervention
Jane Addams Hull-House Turns to ‘Slow Museum’ Programs
Making Mixed-Income Housing Work for the Poor
NIDA Updates Its Consumer Treatment Guide for National Recovery Month
Why Do Young Adults Start Smoking?
National Drug Facts Week 2014 begins January 27
Mental Health Leading Cause of Hospitalization in Active Military
ER After Surgery: High Rate Among Elders, Variation Among Hospitals
Redesigned Feminine Hygiene Product Tackles Human Trafficking
'Negative Working Conditions Score' Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Abused Children Found to Smoke More as Teens, Adults
Antipsychotic Drug Use in Children Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Tool Kit Answers Mental Health and Epilepsy Questions for Parents
Study Examines Link Between Childhood Abuse and Obesity in Women
Study Evaluates Distracted Driving Among Adolescents With ADHD
Immigration Bill Offers Big Economic Boost, No Major Health Benefits
Study Identifies Factors Associated With Military Personnel Suicide Risk
Identifying, Triaging, Treating Mental Health Disorders After Disasters
Tackling Disruptive Behavior in Kids May Prevent Teen Substance Use
PTSD Treatment, Drinking Risk Among Those With Alcohol Dependence
Social Networks Help Reduce Homeless Youths' Risky Behaviors
Study Links Childhood Physical Abuse to Thyroid Disorders in Women
Requiring Some Patients to Get Mental Health Treatment Saves Money
Bipolar Disorder Takes Different Path in Patients Who Binge Eat
Being Bullied May Lead to More Arrests, Convictions, Prison Time
One in Three U.S. Youths Report Being Victims of Dating Violence
Excessive Heat Poses Increased Risks for Individuals With Behavioral Health Conditions
Guns Need to Go the Way of Cigarettes, Says Loyola Surgeon
Vaccinated Children: A Powerful Protection for Older Adults
Study Suggests Many Americans Less Depressed
Note to Teens: Just Breathe
Maternal Depression Linked to Childhood Obesity
Guns and Aggression in Young Assault Victims
A New Wrinkle in Smoking Research
New Drug Target Paves Way for Alternatives to Morphine
Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Ruling Will Positively Impact LGBT Americans’ Health
Same-Sex Marriage Rulings: a Home Run vs. a Single
States Show Large Racial Disparities in Drug Treatment Success
Community-Based Programs May Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
Babies Seeing Violence Show Aggression Later
Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Counseling to People Affected by Severe Storms
Treatment of Mental Illness Lowers Arrest Rates, Saves Money
Treating Sexual Violence in War-Torn Countries
California Poet Laureate Launches Bullying-Awareness Project
Study Examines Tobacco, Alcohol Brands Placement in Movies for Youths
Aggressive Behavior Linked to Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Childhood
Subsidies Critical to Low-Income Families Facing Rising Child Care Costs
Lowering DWI Limit Could Save Lives, Says Research Professor
Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers' Suicide Risk
No Significant Change Seen in Smokeless Tobacco Use Among U.S. Youths
Study Updates Estimates, Trends for Childhood Exposure to Violence, Crime, Abuse
Parental Addictions Linked to Adult Children’s Depression
Geisinger to Study Mental Health Effects of Hurricane Sandy
Persistent Pain After Stressful Events May Have a Neurobiological Basis
Sharp Rise in Emergency Department Visits Involving Sleep Medication
Study Examines Social Isolation of Young Adults With ASD
New HIV Screening Guidelines Helpful, but Screening Access Still an Issue
Risk of Depression Influenced by Quality of Relationships
Examine Social Factors to Explain Rise in Diagnoses of Mental Disorders
One-Half of Americans Would Consider Donating a Kidney to a Stranger
More Research, Interventions Needed to Support Abused, Neglected Kids