Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives (ATHENA)
October 25, 2024The Program ATHENA (Athletes Targeting Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Alternatives) is a scientifically proven program for female athletes. It addresses the connection between young women in sports, disordered eating behaviors, and body-shaping drug use. Its multiple components provide healthy sports nutrition and strength-training alternatives to the use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and performance-enhancing drugs. ATHENA […]
SOS Signs of Suicide
The Program SOS is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression. Designed for grades 6-12, SOS teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers while providing materials that support school professionals, parents, and […]
Telepsychology-Service Delivery for Depressed Elderly Veterans
Many rural veterans struggle to receive treatment for depression due to distance from the nearest VA health facility, difficulty with transportation, or mobility issues. Some veterans avoid mental health treatment because of the stigma associated with such care. Researchers and clinicians at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, developed a […]
The PATHS® Curriculum
The PATHS® Curriculum The Program The Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS®) Curriculum is an evidence-based, comprehensive social-emotional learning program for children and adolescents. The program is designed to reduce aggression and behavior problems and increase emotional and social competencies. Using this curriculum, educators and counselors can simultaneously target the prevention of future emotional and behavioral […]
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults
October 18, 2024Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood and can last into adulthood. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System collected during October–November 2023 were used to estimate the prevalence of ADHD diagnosis and treatment among U.S. adults. In 2023, an estimated 15.5 million U.S. adults (6.0%) had […]
Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis
The Program Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP) is an evidence-based early intervention program for young adults experiencing FEP. This model is team-based, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and recovery-oriented, emphasizing shared decision-making between the team and the individual. Intended Audience The intended audience for this program includes youth, adolescents, and young adults experiencing FEP. […]
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