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By convening both teens and health care system experts, we hope to understand how to best address the sexual preventative health needs of teens.
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Through this project, we will also test novel methods for detecting suicide risk and study interventions designed to target known risk factors for depression and suicidal behavior, namely poor sleep, low activity and online victimization.
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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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Our team aims to strengthen the Reach Out and Read (ROR) network across the state by collaborating with ROR clinic-champions, identifying policy mechanisms to link early learning and pediatric care, and developing materials to present the evidence base for early literacy promotion.
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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.
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We Have to Pay More Attention to Autistic Teens At Risk for Depression
As more evidence emerges that autistic adolescents are at higher risk of depression and suicide, it’s our job as clinicians and researchers to find…
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Teens Need Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Too
With the elimination of the X-Waiver, all providers who apply to prescribe Schedule II-V medications are required to complete eight hours of…
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BMI Screenings in Schools – A Failing Report Card?
Every year, in several U.S. states and cities, school districts are required to screen each student’s weight and height. This information is used to…
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Incorporating the lived experiences of patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and of community members through our partnerships with local organizations, PolicyLab's research can inform meaningful policy outcomes that address the most pressing issues facing children, teen and families.
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David Rubin
MD, MSCE
PolicyLab is committed to advancing community-engaged research; we are working towards a goal of involvement of youth, families, community organizations and public agencies as partners in research.
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