News from the Field Related to Wraparound
State Policies Linked to Reduced Child Maltreatment and Neglect
November 2, 2024
New research finds that state child tax credits, higher minimum wage, access to contraception and broader eligibility for food stamps are linked to reduced maltreatment and neglect of children under age 3.
The Teen Brain: A Short Film
September 21, 2024
This ten-minute film, which was featured on Good Morning America, discusses mental health and resilience in a way that is engaging and accessible to young people.
Sexual Cyberbullying Research Summary
September 21, 2024
This research summary: 1. Defines various forms of sexual cyberbullying; 2. Reports what is known about the prevalence of these online behaviors; 3. Discusses the factors that increase the risk for or protect youth against sexual cyberbullying as well as the potential consequences of experiencing sexual cyberbullying; 4. Reviews what is known about preventing sexual cyberbullying; 5. Shares information about relevant laws and resources for youth-supporting professionals who want to help youth who may experience sexual cyberbullying.
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
September 21, 2024
This article from Scientific American reviews evidence showing that volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety.
Trauma During Critical Periods Can Alter Children’s Brain Development
September 21, 2024
A panel examined the ways young children’s brain development is affected by traumatic experiences such as violence, war, and separation from parents.
High Doses of ADHD Meds Could Trigger Psychosis
September 21, 2024
Prescriptions for amphetamine stimulants to treat ADHD have increased significantly in recent years, particularly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, high doses of stimulants like Adderall can increase the risk of psychosis or mania by more than fivefold, a new study finds.
Youth Sports Linked to Mental Health in Adulthood
July 28, 2024
Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds.
The Declining Mental Health of Young Adults
July 28, 2024
For many years, surveys and other evidence showed that mental wellbeing was relatively high, and despair relatively low, among young adults. A new study explores how the deterioration of mental health among young people in recent years has altered these historical patterns.
Even a Little Housing Insecurity Impacts Child Health/Mental Health
July 28, 2024
Not having secure housing is a huge stress for anyone. But when children experience this, especially in early childhood, it can affect them years down the line. A new study reports that kids with any level of housing insecurity – low or high – had worse self-reported health and mental health at age 15.
What Foster and Adoptive Parents Need to Know About Child Trauma
July 28, 2024
Early childhood trauma affects kids on a physiological level, and can cause behaviors ranging from detachment to clinginess to violent outbursts. Foster and adoptive parents are often unaware of just how tough it might be – emotionally and financially – to raise a child with a trauma background. This article explores how some caregivers have managed.