In 2021, more than 12% of children in the United States lived in households experiencing food insecurity, with limited access to adequate nutrition. Food insecurity has been associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and adverse cognitive, socioemotional, and…

The child and adolescent mental health boarding crisis (i.e., prolonged stays in acute care hospitals for patients awaiting mental health treatment) continues to challenge acute care hospital staff and resources. We sought to understand clinician's experiences while caring for patients…

Inefficiencies in executive functioning (EF), more specifically cognitive flexibility and an overly detailed processing style, are frequently observed in individuals with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and have been identified as potential targets in treatment. Cognitive Remediation Therapy …

 Fetal care centers (FCCs) in the U.S. lack a standardized instrument to measure person-centered care. This study aimed to develop and validate the Person-Centered Care in Fetal Care Centers (PCC-FCC) Scale. Initial items were developed based on literature and input from…

Objectives: To assess non-pharmacologic treatment outcomes pertaining to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in youth with chronic idiopathic pain and their families. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 115 youth with chronic idiopathic pain enrolled…

PolicyLab responded to a request for information from the Bicameral Paid Leave Congressional Working group on expanding access to paid leave.In their response, PolicyLab experts addressed the working group’s question regarding research on the impact of paid leave on several health…

To access the commentary, click here.Early Intervention (EI) is a federally-funded program that provides therapies for children with developmental delays. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions in Philadelphia in 2020, these services made a rapid change to virtual…

Physically or psychologically distressing birth experiences can influence postpartum health, parenting efficacy, and future pregnancy plans. Communication deficits contribute to negative birth experiences. This qualitative analysis explored themes related to communication and negative…

Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in nutritional intake and abnormal mealtime behaviors. Laboratory eating paradigms offer a unique opportunity to accurately measure dietary intake and eating behaviors, however, these studies have predominantly occurred in adults. This…

Racism, a known social determinant of health, affects the mental health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum women and their children. Convincing evidence highlights the urgent need to better identify the mechanisms and the ways in which young children's development and mental…