Oct 16, 2019
The Role of Health Technology and Incentives in Improving Asthma Care for High-risk Children
Michelle* has severe asthma with frequent flare-ups. She has many environmental triggers—such as weather changes, colds and...
Oct 15, 2019
How Perfect is the New Normal? The Impact of Social Media on Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are severe, psychiatric illnesses common in early adolescence. Although there are six types of eating disorders with varying...
Oct 09, 2019
Expert Q&A: Expanding Research and Building Evidence to Address Youth Suicide
World Mental Health Day is recognized each year in October and this year, the focus is on suicide prevention. To take a closer look at this topic...
Sep 30, 2019
How Better Parent-teen Communication Can Improve Reproductive Health
Adolescence is a significant time in a young person’s development, particularly when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health. However,...
Sep 25, 2019
The Problem with Middle School "Health" Class
It is back to school time, and for the majority of sixth graders that means the start of middle school. Middle school is frequently acknowledged...
Sep 24, 2019
Disability Identity: A Conversation with AUCD’s Andy Imparato and Rylin Rodgers
Recently, PolicyLab team members had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking discussion led by...
Sep 18, 2019
Why States Need Stronger Licensing Policies to Reduce Young Driver Crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are one of the most significant public health threats facing our country’s adolescents. They are the leading cause of death...
Sep 10, 2019
Family-School Success: A Collaboration Helping Kids with ADHD Thrive
Eight-year-old Alex* has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He was diagnosed after his parents described stressful interactions...
Sep 09, 2019
“Girls with Options” Expands Contraceptive Education for Philadelphia’s Teens
Access to information about sexual health is critical for youth, yet Pennsylvania law does not mandate sex education beyond information about HIV...
Sep 05, 2019
How Developmental Screeners for Spanish-speaking Children Help with School Readiness in 200 Words
While August is a month of anticipation for many children starting kindergarten, the process of preparing for school starts much earlier in a...
Sep 04, 2019
Launching Today: A Home Visiting Initiative Building Connections for Better Maternal-Child Health
As my family and many others across the country begin another school year, I am reminded how we can each do our part to better prepare children...
Aug 21, 2019
Parents and Caregivers Go Back to School with the PriCARE Program
It’s a common scenario for many caregivers: you’re navigating through a crowded grocery store when your tired toddler starts crying over a giant...