Oxford University Press has published the third edition of "Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders," a project of the APPC-led Adolescent Mental Health Initiative.
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Guide for Parents of Adolescents With Autism Published by Oxford
Oxford University Press has published "If Your Adolescent Has Autism," a resource to help parents and other caregivers of teens with autism navigate the transition to adulthood.
Lowest Suicide Rate Is in December but Some in Media Still Promote Holiday-Suicide Myth
Despite December's historically low suicide rates, some news accounts incorrectly link the holidays to increases in suicides, APPC data find.
Public Knowledge High on Smoking and Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, most people are uncertain about which vaccinations are safe and recommended for pregnant people.
Do ‘Harm Reduction’ Interventions for Substance Use Lower or Raise Trust in Government?
A paper by APPC and Penn psychologists suggests that harm reduction interventions for substance use increase the public's trust in local government.
Awareness Grows of Cancer Risk From Alcohol Consumption
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, according to an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.