Grief and Bereavement: What Research Shows About Loss and Recovery
Grief is universal, but its forms and courses are diverse. Understanding the research on bereavement supports better care for the bereaved and challen...
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Nonprofit Fundraising Effectiveness: What Research Shows About What Donors Respond To
Nonprofits depend on fundraising for survival. Research on donor psychology, effective appeals, and how organizations build loyal supporter bases offe...
Optimism and Health: Research on Positive Expectations and Physical Wellbeing
Optimism is associated with better health outcomes across multiple studies. Research on the mechanisms through which optimism affects physical health ...
Project Based Learning: What the Research Says About Learning Through Doing
Project based learning has strong advocates and a growing evidence base. Understanding what the research shows, and what conditions produce strong out...
State Climate Policy: What Research Shows About State-Level Action and Its Effects
With federal climate policy uncertain, states have become the primary arena for climate action. Research on state climate policies and their emissions...
Housing First: The Evidence Base for Treating Homelessness as a Housing Problem
Housing First, providing permanent housing without preconditions, has become the dominant evidence based approach to chronic homelessness. Implement...
Maternal Mental Health: Research on Perinatal Mood Disorders and System Gaps
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Research on the full spectrum of perinatal me...
Substance Use and Mental Health: Understanding Co-Occurring Conditions
Substance use disorders and mental health conditions frequently co-occur. Understanding the relationship between them is essential for effective treat...
Medicaid Policy: What the Evidence Shows About Expansion and Access
Medicaid is the largest public health insurance program in the United States. Decisions about its structure and expansion have significant consequence...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofit Leadership: Research on Gaps and Progress
Nonprofits claim missions of equity and inclusion but leadership has remained predominantly white. Research on the diversity gap and what organization...