Senior Hispanic adults who perceive their neighborhoods as safer — and thus, more walkable — are also less likely to experience depressive symptoms, according to a study published online in October in the Journal of Aging and Health. With previous research finding that senior Hispanics face both higher risks for depression as well as greater […]
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The Role of Perceived Discrimination during Childhood and Adolescence in Understanding Racial and Socioeconomic Influences on Depression in Young Adulthood
An investigation into factors related to disparities of depression in young adults has found that higher parental education — which has a protective effect for white youth — can also increase the risk of depression for black youth. The MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) study published online in the Journal of Pediatrics also found that, among […]
African American Youth Leadership Development
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Center for Holistic Development Description: African American Youth Leadership Development Experience (AAYLDE) is a ten-week program based on the concept of “The Talented Tenth” by Dr. W.E.B. DuBois. A culturally focused program designed to: educate, improve critical thinking, and identify purpose. Important aspects of the program are — parental support, positive connections with adult role […]
Parent Empowerment through Advocating for Change and Education
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: New Mexico Asian Family Center Description: The Parent Empowerment through Advocating for Change and Education (PEACE) program was started to increase the capacity of systems serving the Asian community in order to contribute to a thriving Asian community in New Mexico; promote Asian families’ knowledge, access, and empowerment; and increasing connection and collaboration […]
Montgomery Cares Behavioral Health Program: Integrated Behavioral Health Services In Primary Care Settings
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Primary Care Coalition Description: The goal of the Montgomery Cares Behavioral Health Program (MCBHP) is to establish an evidence-based collaborative care model that provides behavioral health care to Montgomery Cares patients in the primary care setting. The Primary Care Coalition’s behavioral health staff is composed of bilingual care managers—licensed mental health professionals or RNs […]
Day Reporting and Community Transition Programs
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: St. Joseph Probate Court Description: The Day Reporting Program is a family focused program providing services to moderate and high risk juveniles and families as a diversion from the placement of the juvenile in the Indiana Department of Correction, or other out of home, restrictive setting. The Day Reporting Program provides services to juveniles […]