News from the Field Related to Wraparound
What’s Behind Steep Rises in Autism Rates?
April 21, 2023
New research suggests doctors have improved at identifying autism, especially among children with average or above-average IQs. But that doesn’t fully explain the trend.
Evidence for Social and Emotional Learning in Schools
April 21, 2023
A new report synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of social and emotional learning. Meta-analyses cover students in every grade level (PreK–12) and have shown medium to large effect sizes on a wide range of outcomes. The report also considers the next steps for research in SEL.
Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+
April 21, 2023
This report from SAMHSA provides behavioral health professionals, researchers, policymakers and other audiences with a comprehensive research overview and accurate information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.
Predict, Prevent, Plan: A New Tool from John VanDenBerg
April 21, 2023
Wraparound pioneer John VanDenBerg co-authored this article and accompanying video describing a new tool for dealing with traumatic events. The article also recounts how the authors used the tool in their own professions, lives, and family.
Social Media Use May Change Adolescents’ Brains
March 10, 2023
A new study using neuroimaging suggests that adolescents who are heavy users of social media may become hypersensitive to feedback from peers.
Engagement in Enjoyable Activities Promotes Mental Health
March 10, 2023
A new systematic research review finds that interventions that promote youth and young adult participation in pleasurable activities has positive impacts on symptoms of depression and anxiety; and that such interventions may be developmentally well-suited to address young people’s mental health problems.
Can Digital Tools Alleviate Youth Mental Health Crisis?
March 10, 2023
Mental health services are under an unprecedented strain. Virtual therapy sessions and mental health apps are emerging to fill the gap.
Tablet-Based Screening Doubles Detection of Youth Psychosis
March 10, 2023
Asking young people to take a short survey on a tablet before their appointments may help mental health providers identify those at risk of psychosis. A new study found that when patients took a 21-question pre-visit survey, more than twice as many were identified at risk of psychosis compared to those who did not complete the survey.
Wilderness Therapy: The Bad and the Good
January 28, 2023
More than 120,000 teens in the US enter behavioral modification programs every year – but not all their methods are helpful. In this article, a young adult reflects on their experiences – both bad and good – with wilderness therapy.
Gaming May Help Cognitive Performance
January 27, 2023
A study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to children who had never played video games.