Filtered by: Mental Health
Differences in COVID-19 Experiences Between US Working Age Adults With and Without ADHD
Co-authored by sociologists Shannon Monnat, Andrew London and Scott Landes, the study was published in SSM - Mental Health.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction, United States
US State Policy Contexts and Mental Health Among Working-Age Adults
The article, co-authored by Maxwell faculty members Iliya Gutin, Jennifer Karas Montez, Emily Wiemers, Shannon Monnat and Douglas Wolf, was published in The Milbank Quarterly.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, State & Local, U.S. Health Policy, United States
Are the Kids Alright? Maxwell Expert Panel Examines Youth Mental Health
The public event in Washington, D.C., capped a day-long gathering that included conversations on research findings and meeting with lawmakers.
See related: Children, Adolescents, Mental Health, United States
Gap Analysis in Therapeutic Services for Birthing Individuals with Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Published in Social Work in Public Health, the article was co-authored by Robert Rubinstein, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Sanda Lane, professor emerita of public health; and Brittany Kmush, associate professor of public health.
See related: Education, Maternal and Child Health, Mental Health, New York State
Understanding Factors Associated with 911 and 988 Use in Mental Health Crises
Co-authored by Public Administration and International Affairs professors Michiko Ueda-Ballmer and Colleen Heflin, the study was published in Community Mental Health Journal.
See related: Mental Health, United States
Self-Reported ADHD Diagnosis and Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Medication Misuse Among US Adults
The study, co-authored by Maxwell sociologists Andrew London and Shannon Monnat along with Ph.D. student Joshua Grove and Research Assistant Professor Iliya Gutin, was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
See related: Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction, United States
Gump Quoted in Washington Post Article on the Health Benefits of Taking Vacation
More than the immediate rewards, “vacations provide a buffer against chronic stress and inflammation—both of which wreak havoc on the body,” says Brooks Gump, Falk Family Endowed Professor of Public Health. Vacationing turns off the spigot of stress hormones like cortisol and allows the body to reset, restoring equilibrium, he says.
See related: Longevity, Mental Health, Prevention and Wellness, United States
Resettled Refugee Parent/ Young Adult Perspectives on Mental Health After the Onset of the Pandemic
“Resettled Refugee Parent and Young Adult Perspectives on Mental Health After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” co-authored by Distinguished Professor of Anthropology Robert Rubinstein, was published in Discover Mental Health.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, Refugees, United States
Research Note: Does Despair in Young Adulthood Predict Mortality?
“Research Note: Does Despair in Young Adulthood Predict Mortality?” co-authored by Iliya Gutin, research assistant professor in the Center for Policy Research and the Center for Aging and Policy Studies, was published in Demography.
See related: Longevity, Mental Health, Substance Use and Addiction, United States
London Discusses Co-Authored Study on Adult Self-Reported ADHD Diagnosis Status With PsyPost
“There were several reasons to believe that the percentage of working-age adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD by a health care provider has increased over time. However, there is limited population-representative data to test that idea,” says Andrew London, professor of sociology.
See related: Education, Gender and Sex, Mental Health, Race & Ethnicity, Rural Issues, United States, Urban Issues
States’ COVID-19 Policy Contexts and Suicide Rates Among US Working-Age Adults
“States’ COVID-19 Policy Contexts and Suicide Rates Among US Working-Age Adults,” co-authored by Maxwell professors Emily Wiemers, Shannon Monnat, Douglas Wolf, Jennifer Karas Montez and Iliya Gutin, along with Ph.D. student Joshua Grove, was published in Health Affairs Scholar.
See related: COVID-19, Economic Policy, Gender and Sex, Mental Health, State & Local, United States
Self-Reported ADHD Diagnosis Status Among Working-Age Adults in the United States
“Self-Reported ADHD Diagnosis Status Among Working-Age Adults in the United States: Evidence From the 2023 National Wellbeing Survey,” co-authored by Maxwell professors Andrew London, Shannon Monnat and Iliya Gutin, was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
See related: Education, Gender and Sex, Mental Health, Race & Ethnicity, Rural Issues, United States, Urban Issues
Sibling and Parental Military Service and Suicidality Among Adolescents in the United States
Professor of Sociology Andrew London and his co-author examine whether having a sibling and/or a parent on active duty in the military is associated with suicidality among 12- to 17-year-old adolescent girls and boys in the United States. Published in Military Medicine.
See related: Children, Adolescents, Mental Health, Parenting & Family, United States
Childhood Speech Impairment and Dementia Risks Among US Older Adults
In this study, Assistant Professor of Sociology Haowei Wang and co-authors investigate how the experience of speech problems before age 16 are associated with the risk of dementia among older adults aged 50 and older. Published in Innovation in Aging.
See related: Aging, Health Policy, Mental Health, United States
Gadarian Discusses Anxiety and Politics on CBC Radio
“Because there's some evolutionary benefit in groups, I think one of the ways that politicians are quite effective at making people fearful is to make them fearful of groups that are different than themselves,” says Shana Gadarian, professor of political science and associate dean for research.
See related: Government, Mental Health, Political Parties, United States
The Role of Perceived Social Support in Subjective Wellbeing Among Working-Age US Adults
See related: Disability, Mental Health, United States
Political Polarization and Health
Professor of Political Science Shana Gadarian and co-authors conclude that polarization is a serious—if largely overlooked—determinant of health, whose impacts must be more thoroughly understood and mitigated. Published in Nature Medicine.
See related: COVID-19, Mental Health, Political Parties, United States
Differences in PTSD Between US Civilians and Military Veterans in Gulf War and Post-9/11 War Cohorts
See related: Mental Health, United States, Veterans
Arthur C. Brooks Shares Happiness Recipe: ‘Enjoyment, Satisfaction and Meaning’
The former Maxwell professor, bestselling author and happiness expert spoke during a recent Maxwell centennial celebration event.
See related: Centennial, Mental Health, Student Experience
Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
He is a Harvard professor and co-author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Build the Life You Want’ with Oprah Winfrey.
See related: Centennial, Mental Health