Education

School-based strategies such as the “talk to your doctor” campaign about any childhood problem have been extremely effective in helping the pharmaceutical industry to marginalize traditional child-rearing practices and replace them with advice from mental health “experts” and the use of dangerous drugs. These campaigns are reminiscent of now-illegal vintage tobacco ads in which doctors endorsed cigarette smoking.

Researchers examine the transformation of work, life, and identity in India as a result of Western corporate and psychological culture.

New research demonstrates the benefits and complexities for immigrants transitioning from undocumented to DACA status.

An international study of college students reveals ubiquitous social and emotional challenges faced by young adults.

Without clarity and consensus around what social justice means, psychologists risk perpetuating injustices that undermine their stated mission.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs have gained popularity in U.S. schools in recent years. A new study examines the nature and longevity of their impact on students.

Systematic review suggests social prescribing benefits individuals with mental and physical health issues, but more program evaluations are needed.

An article published in Pediatrics is the first to examine the relationship between physical activity and depression in middle childhood (years 6 to 10) longitudinally.

For the past several months, MIA Continuing Education has been working with a small online education company to remake our CME/CEU lectures into full-bodied courses. Our first such course is on the risks that antidepressant use in pregnancy pose to the developing fetus. We think it covers a subject of utmost importance to our society.