Support Networks

When your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick When your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand…

Caregivers in low-income settings will be able to respond to the challenges of bringing up children with disabilities, thanks to a new model created by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).…

Kessler Foundation & University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report -- featuring PROMISE: Promoting Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income Project - a holistic approach to improving outcomes for young people with disabilities and…

The damaging impact of poverty on children and their families and the growing problem of exploitation are revealed in a new report by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Warwick. In cases of neglect they…

First donation and outreach center for human milk in Longmont The University of Colorado College of Nursing's Center for Midwifery - Longmont (CFM-Longmont) practice is partnering with Mother's Milk Bank (MMB) as one of the milk bank's…

New findings from a Dartmouth-led study, published in the February issue of Health Affairs, show that despite effort and attention on the part of some healthcare providers to better address their patients' social needs--such as…

An Australian study examining the relationship between flexibility and parent health has revealed formal family-friendly workplace provisions alone are not meeting the demands of working mothers and fathers. The La Trobe University…

Kaiser Permanente research suggests clinicians should ask about cancer patients' support systems Oakland, Calif. -- New research from Kaiser Permanente finds that post-menopausal women with colorectal cancer were more likely to die from…

Credit: NTU Singapore A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study,…

Credit: Courtesy Sam Logan CORVALLIS, Ore. - For the first month and a half after receiving a modified toy car designed for children with disabilities, the kids and their families seemed motivated to use driving as a means of…

Call for equality for primary caregivers Fathers make an important contribution when they stay at home as primary caregiver for their children - but they continue to face major social hurdles and stigmas, according to Flinders University…

Pros and cons of mommy mobile apps Mobile phone apps are increasingly being used to support breastfeeding decisions - sometimes at a cost, a Flinders University study indicates. The objective approach of most infant feeding (IF) apps…

MU researcher highlights the value of self-determination for young adults with autismCredit: MU News Bureau COLUMBIA, Mo. - The independence that comes with growing up can be scary for any teenager, but for young adults with autism…

A major study led by researchers at La Trobe University in Australia has identified key themes that will be used to inform strategies to support Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents in the first years of their…

New tool from the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society at USC aims to prevent suicide among youth According to the CDC, the suicide rate for individuals 10-24 years old has increased 56% between 2007 and 2017. In comparison to the…

Credit: NIES One of the issues related to waste management in aging society is helping elderly people who find it difficult to take out the trash. In the face of the aging of society and increasing numbers of nuclear (one-…

Drs. Botticello and O'Neill of Kessler Foundation will collaborate with Children's Specialized Hospital to study how the educational experiences of children with special health care needs are affected by pediatric rehabilitationCredit:…

'Seeing others suffer is too stressful'Credit: Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to the "black market" for medicines…

Study finds LGB students with supportive family are less likely to be targeted Having a supportive family environment makes school-age LGB children in the UK significantly less likely to be victims of bullying, according to new research by…

Social isolation, chronic pain, and a history of substance dependence or depression are impediments to recovery TORONTO -- Most research on child sexual-abuse survivors focuses on negative consequences such as depression and suicide. A new…