Public health practice involving adolescents is largely focused on preventing or delaying the initiation of risk behavior. However, given the experimental and exploratory nature of this developmental period, this is often impractical.
Youth who have behavior problems as adolescents often have positive behavior transitions as young adults. This study examined the experiences of Black young adults who reported such a transition in their behavior when they were youth.
The risk for mental health problems and relational difficulties in military service members, spouses, and children is well-established.
Researchers examined the effectiveness of the Families OverComing Under Stress for Early Childhood (FOCUS-EC) program for military/civilian parents and their children’s mental health. Each family completed six virtual home visit sessions, and their mental health status was assessed.
The authors examine the interrelationships between work-related disability, veteran, and poverty statuses using data from the 1992–2004 panels of the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
The associations between work-limiting disability, Veteran status, and household poverty were examined. The study used data from the 1992 to 2004 panels of the Survey of Income and Program Participation survey collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nearly 40,000 service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered traumatic injuries, with over 300 000 at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other psychiatric problems.
This study documented the perceived healthcare needs of those who have served overseas since 2001, according to family members and friends.