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 […]
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Incorporating Racial Equity into Criminal Justice Reform
This briefing paper has reviewed trends in racial disparity in the criminal justice system, identified its causes, and presented a selection of best practices from past reforms. Criminal sentencing for racial minorities – both in its vast scale and its disproportionate rate relative to whites – has been harmful to public safety and damaging to communities of color. […]
Project Share: Health Disparities and Advocacy Curriculum for High School Students
A new curriculum aims to empower high school students as advocates and promoters of better health in their communities. Project SHARE, made possible by a grant from the National Library of Medicine, is a collaboration between the University of Maryland Health Science and Human Services Library and Baltimore’s Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy. The […]
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on LGBT Communities
This report looks in detail at the health insurance experiences of LGBT people with incomes less than 400 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) in 2014, the first year after the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage expansion began with the start of open enrollment through the health insurance marketplaces in October […]
Military Veterans’ Experiences with Suicidal Ideation: Implications for Intervention and Prevention
The authors of this study sought to understand veterans’ experiences with suicidal ideation. They conducted semistructured interviews with 34 veterans that addressed circumstances leading up to disclosure of suicidal ideation during brief clinical assessments. The authors used an iterative, inductive and deductive thematic analysis approach. Results revealed three pervasive, persistent domains that reinforce the uniqueness of veteran suicidal thoughts: military […]
A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs
This video series features programs and practices that integrate Native stories and cultural traditions to help children, families, and communities in Indian Country to heal from substance abuse-related trauma. Tribal leaders, service providers, and survivors share testimonials and practices to inform, guide, and inspire tribal communities as they work to help traumatized children on their […]