Before gay marriage became the law of the land in the United States with the Supreme Court's decision Friday morning, researchers had examined how bans on same-sex marriage affected the mental health of gay partners: It wasn't good. In 2010, a...
Eighteen vials were rocking back and forth on a squeaky mechanical device the shape of a butcher scale, and Mark Lyte was beside himself with excitement. ‘‘We actually got some fresh yesterday — freshly frozen,’’...
The ACE Study: Measuring Childhood Trauma Exposure and Working to Change the Ending for Survivors and their Children June 30, 2015 9:00-10:30 am PT (11:00-12:30 pm CT, 12:00-1:30 pm ET) Presented by: Vincent Felitti, MD and...
Walking through the Drexel University Recreation Center, I couldn’t even spot it at first. In fact, I walked by it multiple times. I just didn’t expect a kiosk that screens for mental illness to look like a sleek version of an ATM....
Stressors are everywhere. They are on TV, at work, at the store and in your very own head. There is nothing you can do to avoid stress. It is natural, reoccurring, and provoking. The only thing you can do to combat stress is to...
When the Department of Justice agreed to investigate truancy courts in Texas this year—where children as young as 12 can be tried in adult criminal court for skipping or showing up late to class—it emphasized that the...
In today’s New York Times, David Leonhardt discusses a new study showing that middle-income white and Asian Americans tend to live in middle-class neighborhoods, while middle-income black Americans tend to live in poorer...
While it is known that chronic disease and mental health issues disproportionately affect low-income African-Americans, Latinos, and Hispanics, evidence explaining why this occurs has been scant. Two new studies by the University of California,...
The Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion Thursday morning that affirms the understanding of housing discrimination that has guided the nation for nearly 50 years. Led by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court ruled by 5-4 to...
While many may envisage the life of a touring musician to be that of a glorified jetsetter, the reality is far from idyllic. A recent study by charity Help Musicians UK found that over 60% of musicians have suffered from depression or other...
The 2015 National School-Based Health Care Convention started off with an inspiring discussion about how trauma-informed care can change lives—and how school-based health centers (SBHCs) can lead that change. Adverse childhood...
As a pediatrician at the Cobbs Creek Primary Care Center at Children'sHospital of Philadelphia, Roy Wade Jr. employs the usual tools of his trade, such as thermometer, tonguedepressor, and stethoscope. But as a researcher, he is working...
Two new studies from the University of California in Los Angeles Center on Culture add to the growing body of evidence demonstrating that experiencing racism and discrimination contribute to a cumulative burden that is linked to psychological...
A heartfelt tip of the hat to the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) of Pennsylvania! They have led us to a place in history where we get to be part of the “tipping point” of a dramatic turn toward educational equity. ...
“Can’t you just be happy?” is a question I’ve been asked, a lot. The answer is always the same. “Yes, but only after I’m sad.” Now is no different. I can’t stop tearing up. My...