Breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma, which occurs when the effects of one person’s trauma is passed down to future generations, is a problem for many parents and their families. While some consider intergenerational trauma a public health issue, its subtle and deeply personal nature makes it difficult to address on a large scale. Alicia […]
Mental health research for young people strives to help individuals with mental health challenges get the care they need, but researchers may fall short of their goal by not including young people as partners in the research process. A new editorial co-written by Prof. Astraea Augsberger addresses key challenges and strategies to engage youth with […]
An estimated two million children live with a parent with a substance use disorder. Rather than maintain a taboo around discussing opioids and other addictive substances with children, the Muppets at Sesame Street’s “Sesame Workshop” explain these complex issues in age-appropriate ways and help kids talk about their feelings. Prof. Ruth Paris from BU School […]
Mothers with low intellectual functioning, or intellectual disabilities, are twice as likely to experience child welfare involvement compared to non-disabled mothers. A new study by Prof. Astraea Augsberger from BU School of Social Work and her colleague Wendy Zeitlin from Montclair State University explore this connection to better understand the causes of this welfare involvement […]