Recognition Matters: New Data Reveals Acceptance Vital For LGBTQ Youth Mental...
Adolescence and early adulthood are critical developmental periods. Mental, emotional, social and physical changes occur during that time literally defining who we are. And yet, there has been...
View ArticleWith Therapy Centers Closed, A $10 Million Initiative Brings Autism Care Home
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, affecting between 1-2% of the world’s population. But with therapy clinics closed and high costs of care, the market is ready for a new model....
View ArticleCovid Crimes: Espionage, Hackers And Why America Is Vulnerable
Evidence indicates that Russia, China and others have attempted to hack universities and research institution’s to steal Covid-19-related IP. And days ago, E.U. courts ruled U.S. privacy protections...
View ArticleNew #BlackInNeuro Campaign Connects Bright Minds From Around The World
Using social media, within a matter of days a group of neuroscientists, neuro-engineers, and science communicators mobilized, creating a week devoted to bring together, celebrate, amplify, and support...
View ArticleNew 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Coming Following Unanimous Support By FCC
In July 2020, the FCC voted unanimously to officially designate 988 as the nation’s newest three-digit telephone number, designed as a direct access line for suicide prevention and mental health crisis...
View ArticleNew Ebola Outbreak In Congo Creates Unparalleled Challenges During A Pandemic
Alongside the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing battles with cholera and measles, the DRC has now confirmed almost 80 new cases of Ebola. But what makes this 11th outbreak most frightening is the hotspots...
View ArticleCovid-19 Is Intensifying The Disparities Between Men And Women In Science
According to a new study, women in science have been “paying a steep career price in the pandemic.” Women reported a 5% larger decline in the time spent on research, and those with at least one child...
View ArticleThe Psychology Of Trust Explains How Institutions Can Regain It Once Lost
Snake oil salesmen, silver-tonged politicians and misleading headlines have always existed. So why is the public's trust in institutions so low right now? When we feel vulnerable or unsafe we draw...
View ArticleSoledad O’Brien’s New Documentary Takes Raw Look At The First Days Of Covid-19
In a new documentary, executive producer Soledad O'Brien and director Rose Arce transport us back to the earliest days of Covid-19, highlighting the heavy toll homelessness and helplessness have taken...
View ArticleA Billion People A Day Going Hungry, Leaving Children Most Vulnerable
Any given day, a billion people are vulnerable to be exploited due to lack of food. Hunger isn't just going to bed one night with a stomach that growls. Lack of food determines how a child develops...
View ArticleSeeing Is Believing: Could Eyeglasses Be The Key To Improving The Global...
1 in 7 people worldwide need glasses, but have no way to get them. Lack of clear vision leads to setbacks in education, reduction in productivity, and economic burden globally. Thus, glasses are not a...
View ArticleHave Questions About Science? Skype A Scientist - It’s Now That Easy
What began as an exploration to bridge the gap between classrooms and scientists – not to mention build trust between the science community and the public – quickly became an online success for...
View Article5 Ways Trauma And Poverty Affect Childhood Development
Poverty, neglect, housing instability, violence, food insecurity and separation from parents all affect childhood development – and thus, lifelong health. Yet, 13 million children are food insecure and...
View ArticleViacomCBS Releases Global Report On Youth Mental Health In 2020 With...
When most people think of ViacomCBS, they think of television and popular channels like MTV, Nickelodean and Comedy Central. But in a new report, Beyond 2020: Global Youth ViacomCBS explores how the...
View ArticleOrganizations And Celebrities Around The World Unite For Eyesight, And Read...
80% of learning done in childhood classrooms is visual, yet 25% of children in the U.S. have a vision impediment – many of whom do not have access to vision care. On World Sight Day eyesight...
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