This paper describes the development and validation of a clinical decision tool designed for use in the emergency department to identify patients who are at high risk of experiencing persistent and severe post-traumatic stress symptoms three to six months after their initial trauma. The 8-question tool is brief enough for bedside use, and demonstrated good … Read more

This study presents caregiver-informed recommendations to facilitate an improved school reentry process for adolescents reintegrating into school after a hospital stay for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. As few reentry recommendations account for the specific challenges faced by families, recommendations informed by caregiver experiences are needed to ensure that families can effectively support the recoveries of … Read more

In children with ADHD, methylphenidate may stabilize functional network dynamics and reduce reactivity of brain organization. This, in turn, may make it easier for children with ADHD to achieve brain states necessary for cognitively demanding tasks.

The Mental Health Equity Program (MHEP) and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program (DEIP) are thrilled to announce the Cycle 1 recipients of the DIVE-IN pilot grant program, which is designed to provide seed money for faculty- and staff-initiated projects that aim to foster and advance DEI in clinical, research, and administrative activities within the … Read more

In this study, 162 racially and ethnically diverse pregnant women were assigned to an 8-week mindfulness intervention (MIND) or treatment as usual (TAU). Symptoms of depression were measured at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-, 2-, 3-4, 5-, 6- and 8 years from baseline. Before the intervention, there were no differences in depression between women in the … Read more

This work examined the interaction between the immune system and behaviors such as arousal and anxiety-like behavior and found individual differences in immune response that influenced changes in the behaviors.

Eco-concern, the distress experienced relating to climate change, is associated with mental health, yet no study has examined disordered eating related to eco-concern. This study developed and validated a 10-item scale assessing Eating-Related Eco-Concern (EREC).