This paper presents the first findings of an integrative data analysis of individual-level data from 19 adolescent depression prevention trials (n = 5210) involving nine distinct interventions across 2 years post-randomization. In…

The aim of this paper is to explore the process and impact of co-locating evidence-based maternal and child service models to inform future implementation efforts. As part of a state-wide evaluation of maternal and child home visiting programs, we conducted semi-structured interviews…

Provider adherence to best practice guidelines (ask, advise, refer [AAR]) for addressing child tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) motivates parents to reduce TSE. However, high-risk, vulnerable populations of smokers may require more intensive treatment. We hypothesized that a pragmatic,…

The objective of this study was to describe how a sample of pediatricians were impacted by and responded to the Disneyland measles outbreak in the United States. We conducted three repeated cross-sectional, online surveys in 2014 (before the outbreak), 2015, and 2016 (after the…

We examined the prediction that the interaction between Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene (NR3C1) methylation, stress, and experienced maternal support predicts anxious and avoidant attachment development. This was tested in a general population sample of 487 children and adolescents (44%…

Traditionally, screening research tests how well a given symptom inventory can identify a concurrent depressive episode. Although developmental psychopathology could inform screening protocols for a myriad of depression outcomes (e.g., prospective…

Attempts at weight control are common in university students. Two of the most commonly cited methods of weight control are dieting and exercise. The purpose of this study was to assess if different dieting identities/motives predicted exercise goals, motivations, and frequency…

With strong evidence that maternal depression negatively impacts children’s health and development, this issue is a pressing concern for children’s health advocates and providers. In this brief, we highlight recent national efforts to improve access to care for maternal depression,…

A new PolicyLab Research at a Glance brief has serious implications for how we think about addressing child poverty. Researchers, clinicians and child welfare advocates have long known that poverty can negatively influence child development. Kids in low-income families are more likely…

OBJECTIVE: Childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with high risk for organ damage, which may be mitigated by early diagnosis and treatment. We characterized health care utilization for youth in the year preceding SLE diagnosis compared to controls. METHODS:…