view article - Too Stressed for Academic Success 07.10.2019 view article - Too Stressed for Academic Success Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Too Stressed for Academic Success For historically underrepresented students, persistence and grit is seen as important for success. It also plays into the development of chronic stress. Guest Authors Douglas Hoston, Richard Lamb
view article - Teenagers Peer at Their Problems 07.01.2019 view article - Teenagers Peer at Their Problems Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Teenagers Peer at Their Problems Socioeconomic status can affect teenagers’ perceptions of their peers’ experiences with life problems, further driving health inequities. Fellow Greg Kantor
view article - Feeling Hot and Bothered 02.15.2019 view article - Feeling Hot and Bothered Environment Climate Change Feeling Hot and Bothered Heat waves may increase risk of suicide. Nick Obradovich and colleagues developed a method to quantify the influence of climate change on mental health. Fellow Erin Polka
view article - Sharing (Anxiety and Depression) is Caring 12.03.2018 view article - Sharing (Anxiety and Depression) is Caring Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Sharing (Anxiety and Depression) is Caring In a study of seventh graders followed over time, researchers considered how negative emotions might predict the end of adolescent friendships. Fellow Sampada Nandyala
view article - Black Church, Black Men(tal) Health 11.08.2018 view article - Black Church, Black Men(tal) Health Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Black Church, Black Men(tal) Health Black churches have the potential to increase the effectiveness of the support they provide to congregants—Black men in particular. Guest Authors Michael A. Robinson, Natasha LaBalle
view article - Emmy Betz: Preventing Firearm Suicides 06.22.2018 view article - Emmy Betz: Preventing Firearm Suicides Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Emmy Betz: Preventing Firearm Suicides Emergency room physician Emmy Betz treats at least one patient struggling with thoughts of suicide by the end of nearly every shift. She works to educate the general public about suicide prevention and firearm safety. Guest Author Sheila Burt
view article - Online Addiction and Mental Health 05.18.2018 view article - Online Addiction and Mental Health Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Online Addiction and Mental Health Access to the virtual world provides teens with opportunities to develop emotionally and build friendships, but, for some, positive social interaction can turn into addiction. Fellow Erin Polka
view article - Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults 03.05.2018 view article - Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults Health Equity Aging Populations Social Isolation is Bad for the Mental Health of Older Adults Close emotional relationships in old age are important for well-being, irrespective of the level of contact with family and friends. Guest Author Harry Owen Chatters Taylor
view article - Ethnic Disparities in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment 10.17.2017 view article - Ethnic Disparities in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Ethnic Disparities in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Adolescent racial or ethnic minorities in Massachusetts experience disproportionately high levels of sadness and suicide attempts. There is also a large disparity between white youth and minority youth receiving depression treatment. Fellow Gilbert Benavidez