In 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) increased access to health insurance for millions of Americans. Based on income, some people may receive subsidies and tax credits to buy insurance, while others may qualify for Medicaid in certain states. Could these changes help to reduce disparities in health insurance? How could Medicaid […]
Archives for August 2015
Suicide Prevention in Rural Tribal Communities: The Intersection of Challenge and Possibility
The authors of this review article conclude that the high rate of suicide among American Indians—and especially youth—in rural areas results from a combination of the risk factors that characteristically contribute to high rates of rural suicide (e.g., social isolation, lack of access to services, and substance abuse) with the long-term consequences of historical trauma […]
The 2015 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being
The KIDS COUNT Data Book is an annual publication that assesses child well-being nationally and across the 50 states, as well as in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Using an index of 16 indicators, the report ranks states on overall child well-being and in economic well-being, education, health and family and community. The […]
Supporting Youth in Foster Care in Making Healthy Choices: A Guide for Caregivers and Caseworkers on Trauma, Treatment
This guide is intended to help caseworkers, foster parents, or other caring adults learn about trauma experienced by youth in foster care and treatment options, including approaches other than psychotropic medication. The guide presents strategies for seeking help for youth, identifying appropriate treatment, and supporting youth in making decisions about their mental health. Additionally, this […]
Disparities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Mental Health Services in the U.S.
Mental health is recognized as a central determinant of individual well-being, family relationships, and engagement in society, yet there are considerable variations in mental health and mental health care according to race and ethnicity among youth in the U.S. In their new report, Margarita Alegría and colleagues investigate disparities in mental health and mental health […]