Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition that affects the body’s red blood cells. Early signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease include swelling of the hands and feet; symptoms of anemia, including fatigue, or extreme tiredness; and jaundice. Over time, sickle cell disease can lead to complications such as infections, delayed growth, and […]
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What Do You Say When Teens Don’t Say Anything?
One in five young people in the U.S. lives with a mental health or substance use challenge, yet few reach out for support. That’s why it’s so important that everyone knows how to recognize and respond when a young person may be struggling. The National Council shares that they “know there are signs that tell us when […]
Balancing ACEs with HOPE
The adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study clearly linked early childhood experiences to lifelong behavioral, emotional, and physical outcomes. This Digital Dialogue from the Child Abuse and Neglect Technical Assistance and Strategic Dissemination Center (CANTASD) introduces the concept of HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, and explores a new public health approach that promotes the conditions […]
Sovereignty in Education: Creating Culturally-Based Charter Schools in Native Communities
The National Indian Education Association (NIEA), a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Native education, released a handbook entitled Sovereignty in Education: Creating Culturally-Based Charter Schools in Native Communities. For nonprofit organizations working within Native communities and those considering starting charter schools, the handbook provides several key insights to understanding the unique landscape within Native communities […]
Trauma and Resilience Center on PTSD: Breaking New Ground with Veterans
The UTHealth Trauma and Resilience Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) offers a team-based, integrated approach to the behavioral health needs of veterans and their families. At the Trauma and Resilience Center, the multi-disciplinary concept expands choices provided to veterans as well as their spouses and children who have also been […]
Research-Practice Partnerships: Working Together to Improve Outcomes for Youth
Whether you are looking to form, grow, or support a research-practice partnership, you need to know where to start and what to expect. The William T. Grant Foundation has gathered guiding tips, work samples, and resources from successful partnerships that can help you on your way. Think of it as a one-stop shop. The Foundation defines […]