2022 wasn't the year of Cleopatra – so why was she the most viewed page on Wikipedia?
Small design decisions by big tech companies can play a role in directing our attention.
Taha Yasseri, Associate Professor, School of Sociology; Geary Fellow, Geary Institute for Public Policy, University College Dublin •
conversation
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~7 min
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~7 min
Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue facing children and adolescents. But research shows that early screening – including in school settings – can identify children who are at risk.
Elana Bernstein, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton •
conversation
Oct. 17, 2022 • ~11 min
Oct. 17, 2022 • ~11 min
White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study
ADHD diagnoses are on the rise, a trend that might in part be driven by overdiagnosis. A new study finds that white children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD.
Paul L. Morgan, Eberly Fellow, Professor of Education and Demography, and Director of the Center for Educational Disparities Research, Penn State •
conversation
July 6, 2022 • ~5 min
July 6, 2022 • ~5 min
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