Self-managing HIV/AIDS presents challenges for anyone infected. These challenges may be further complicated for older HIV-infected African American women who acquired the disease at younger ages and now have co-morbidities. Little is known regarding how women’s age identity, social responsibilities, co-morbidities, and romantic relationship status influence their HIV self-management. Five focus groups were conducted in […]
PRACTICE
Strategies from the Field to Keep Students Engaged in School and Out of the Juvenile Justice System
Research and data on school discipline practices are clear: millions of students are being removed from their classrooms each year, mostly in middle and high schools, and overwhelmingly for minor misconduct. When suspended, these students are at a significantly higher risk of falling behind academically, dropping out of school, and coming into contact with the […]
Tools to Help Providers Assess and Treat Potentially Suicidal Patients in the VA
New tools to help providers assess and treat potentially suicidal patients are available thanks to a collaboration between the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The tools are based on VA and Defense Department clinical practice guidelines issued last year. The tools […]
The “¡Caminemos!” Study: Association Between Perceived Neighborhood Walkability Characteristics and Depressive Symptoms in Older Latinos
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 […]
Medicaid to 26 Health Coverage for Youth Who Were in Foster Care
Under the Affordable Care Act, young people who have aged-out of foster care are now allowed to use Medicaid until they turn 26. How does one get enrolled? The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy (SCAA) released new materials for both individual enrollees and providers to help explain the Medicaid to 26 benefit. Population of […]
Acknowledging Race in Addressing Racial Discipline Disparities
This briefing paper highlights recommendations for school administrators and educators for facilitating conversations about race to address racial discipline disparities. This is the fourth in a series of briefing papers on disparities in school discipline. This research follows the school discipline guidance package that the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (ED) released to help […]