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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.
Special Report: Violence Prevention
September 27, 2013 | Story/Grantee
USA Today Profiles Violence Prevention as Urgent Health Priority
Building Resilience
September 26, 2013 | Feature
A growing network of leaders in research, policy and practice are leading the way in preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mitigating their impact through building resilience.
Human Capital News Roundup: Suicide prevention, psychotropic medication, Las Vegas buffets, and more.
September 19, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast, and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni, and grantees.
Findings from the Philadelphia Urban ACE Survey
September 18, 2013 | Report
This report provides findings on the adverse childhood experiences of Philadelphia residents.
Building Family Acceptance and Support for LGBT Youth
September 17, 2013 | Program Results Report
The Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University implemented a research-based family model of prevention and care to decrease family rejection and increase family support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents.
Brianna's Story
September 17, 2013 | Program Results Report
A Mormon youth, Bryce, struggled with gender identity. Kicked out of his home, he identified as Brianna, and was helped by family education resources from the Family Acceptance Project that works to increase family support for LGBT adolescents.
Darnell's Story
September 17, 2013 | Program Results Report
The Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University implemented a research-based family model of prevention and care to decrease family rejection and increase family support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents.
APA ‘A Healthy Minds Minute’ Video Series: Reversing the Stigma Against Mental Illness
September 5, 2013 | New Public Health Post
APA’s new PSA series, called “A Healthy Minds Minute,” features a number of celebrities and prominent figures calling for equal access to quality care and insurance coverage for people with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Video Game Training Enhances Cognitive Control in Older Adults
September 5, 2013 | Journal Article
A custom-designed video game can assess cognitive abilities over time and improve cognitive abilities as people age.