Our team will evaluate the impact of the collaborative care model to address substance use co-occurring with mental health disorders that particularly impact young Black and Latino men who have sex with men.
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Our overarching goal is to deeply characterize the experiences of women and children impacted by the syndemic, filling research gaps that would help us identify specific maternal and environmental factors and mechanisms that critically influence early child development and mental health.
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Insufficient sleep among adolescents is a critical public health concern as it increases risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
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Eliminating screening processes may help reduce inequality in the distribution of social resources—resources that can, in turn, decrease disparities in health and behavioral outcomes for children.
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While there is evidence to support the implementation and scaling of family-oriented prevention services in early childhood and dyadic care models, this project will grow the evidence base for the HealthySteps model and include advocacy efforts specific to our local and state landscape to support program sustainability.
Jun 25, 2025
Centering Housing Policies on Child Health and Success
Housing is a well-established social driver of pediatric health, and housing needs among children are much more prevalent than we often recognize. We…
Jun 18, 2025
Nurturing Minds: Advancing Early Childhood Mental Health Services Through Clinical Service, Research and Policy
The first five years of a child's life hold remarkable changes and growth. This period is characterized by rapid brain development, the acquisition…
Jun 13, 2025
The Heart of the Matter: Why Medicaid Is Crucial for Children With Congenital Heart Disease
While Medicaid is the largest insurer of children nationwide, it plays an even more significant role in the coverage of children with chronic…
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Meredith Matone
DrPH, MHS
