Stress and Coping: What Research Shows About Managing Life's Demands
Stress is ubiquitous and its effects on health and performance are substantial. Research on coping strategies has generated practical guidance that is...
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Preventive Care Gaps: Why Americans Get Less Prevention Than They Need
Despite strong evidence for preventive screening and vaccination, uptake remains far below optimal levels. The barriers are systemic, not individual....
The Department of Education and Federal Student Aid: What Changes Mean
Proposed restructuring of the Department of Education has generated significant debate. Here is a factual overview of the department's functions ...
Counseling Across Cultures: When the Framework Doesn't Fit
Mental health treatment was developed primarily within Western, individualistic cultural frameworks. Applying it without modification to people from d...
First-Generation College Students: What Research Shows About Support and Success
First-generation college students face distinctive challenges in higher education. Research on what supports their success has produced evidence for e...
Minimum Wage Policy: What the Research Shows About Effects on Workers and Businesses
Minimum wage debates generate intense policy controversy. The research on effects of minimum wage increases has grown substantially and challenges som...
Rural Healthcare Access: What Research Shows About Geographic Disparities
Rural Americans face healthcare access challenges that urban residents do not. Research on the causes and consequences of rural healthcare disparities...
Self-Determination Theory: Research on Motivation, Autonomy, and Human Flourishing
Self-determination theory is one of the most influential frameworks for understanding human motivation. Research on its applications in education, hea...
Obesity Medications: What Research Shows About GLP-1 Drugs and Health Equity
New weight loss medications have produced remarkable results in clinical trials. Research on their long-term effects, access barriers, and health equi...
Mental Health in the Workplace: What Employers Can Do
Mental health conditions are among the leading causes of disability and lost productivity. Employers are increasingly positioned to make a meaningful ...