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Jul 02, 2026
Meeting Adolescents’ Mental Health Needs Through 988 and Crisis Support
All adolescents need and deserve supportive health systems and social programs in this exciting phase of life, including accessible mental health…
Jun 17, 2026
How Public Housing Restrictions Targeted at Immigrant Families Put Children at Risk
Every family deserves a safe, stable place to call home: a foundation for children’s health, learning and belonging. Earlier this year, the U.S…
Jun 10, 2026
Why Children in Immigrant Families Are at Risk of Losing Access to Health Care—and What We Can Do About It
All children deserve access to high quality health care so they can play, learn, and grow into healthy adults. Unfortunately, many children in…
May 28, 2026
H.R. 1 Complicates Coverage Transitions for Youth With Special Health Care Needs
All young people deserve consistent access to supportive and inclusive health systems and social supports that meet their unique needs. However, many…
May 27, 2026
School Infrastructure and Its Impact on Childhood Asthma
School should be a place for children with asthma to learn, socialize, and play freely, without fear of triggers, just like their peers. However, a…
May 20, 2026
Amid Mental Health Workforce Shortages, How Can We Creatively Expand Who Can Deliver Care?
The need for youth mental health services significantly outpaces the services available. Adolescence in particular represents a period of increased…
May 13, 2026
What Coverage Uncertainty Means for Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Emerging adulthood, or the period between ages 18 and 29 years, is a life stage defined by changes: new schools, new jobs, new housing and—for…
Apr 29, 2026
Accessing Behavioral Health Supports in Schools: Nurses and Teachers Are Essential Partners Amid Funding Uncertainty
Adolescence is an exciting time. Young people experience significant growth throughout this period as they develop into young adults. They deserve…
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