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For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Child Psychology, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Depression, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, Public Health Education

New research shows just how important positive childhood experiences are for long-term health, especially for those who experience significant adversity as a child. Studies over the past 20 years have found a correlation between adverse childhood events (such as death or divorce) and worse health outcomes later in life. A new study discovers that positive childhood experiences, like having good neighbors, or a teacher you trust, have the potential to negate harmful health effects caused by adverse childhood experiences.

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Physicians report high refusal rates for the HPV vaccine and need for improvement

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, K-12 Education, Men's Health, Parenting, Sexual Health, Vaccines, Women's Health

Despite its proven success at preventing cancer, many adolescents are still not getting the HPV vaccine. A new study from shows that physicians' delivery and communication practices must improve to boost vaccination completion rates.

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'Communities that Care' prevention system helps to protect youth

September 13, 2019 0 Comments Child Development, Child Psychology, Children's Health, Educational Psychology, K-12 Education, Medical Education and Training, Public Health Education, Teen Health

Students in Pennsylvania school districts that participated in Communities that Care (CTC) coalitions were significantly less likely to use alcohol or marijuana, or to engage in delinquent behavior than those in non-CTC districts, according to a recent study.