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Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a National Sample of Adolescents
August 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Adolescent girls with behavior disorders who have been raped, kidnapped, or sexually assaulted, are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Shining a Light on Tough Social Issues
May 2, 2013 | Story
Black and Latino youth find a political voice in the research of political scientist Cathy Cohen, PhD, a former RWJF scholar in health policy research.
Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study explores the psychological and structural pathways through which stigma influences health.
Focus on Economic Inequality in 2013
December 26, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.
New Connections Grantee to Lead Department at Saint Louis University
December 17, 2012 | Story
Preparing students to work with people from every walk of life is high on the agenda for a professor focused on vulnerable populations.
Delaware Mom Helps Disabled Patients Manage Routine Health Exams
November 8, 2011 | Story
2011 Community Health Leader founds an organization that helps fearful patients avoid restraint and sedation during medical and dental visits and reduces health care costs.
Scholar Fights for the Most Vulnerable Patients
March 15, 2011 | Story
People who are struggling with incurable diseases or end-of-life decisions are often targeted by those pushing miracle cures or other forms of false hope. A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar seeks ways to protect their interests.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
May 29, 2014 | Program Results Report
The Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leaders program, established in 1991, has honored 206 unsung and unusually resourceful people working in communities to improve health and access to care for underserved and often disenfranchised populations.
Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders
May 30, 2013 | Program Results Report
From 2007-2012, Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders - a $3.6 million national program - provided training to 219 early-to-mid-career professionals working with vulnerable populations in eight communities.
Trauma Casts 'Long Shadow' Over Millions of Youth
September 30, 2013 | Story
RWJF Health & Society Scholar finds epidemic of trauma among U.S. teens, urges greater focus on prevention and supports.