Research In Action

Research In Action

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ICYMI January 2025
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Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from December 2024.

Red Flag Laws and Minors

This article describes the function and impact of extreme risk protection orders, particularly as it relates to minors, on reducing gun violence. 

Restricting Magic Mushrooms 

The FDA has restricted use of a popular mushroom, Amanita muscaria, in psychoactive edibles due to several reported illnesses and deaths.

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Children in Disasters

A recent review article in Pediatrics shares the latest information about how health systems can address the developmental and social-emotional needs of children exposed to disasters. 

Characterizing Suicidal Thoughts in Autistic Youth

A study characterizing suicidal and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among autistic youth found that most youth endorsed lifetime suicidal thoughts.