Research In Action
Research In Action
A user-driven approach to child restraint product information significantly improved correct use, with participants nearly twice as likely to use restraints correctly compared to those receiving standard instructions.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via SAMHSA, plans to end the dedicated "Press 3" LGBTQ+ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—launched to assist LGBTQ+ youth in crisis—on July 17, 2025.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that U.S. states with permissive firearm laws experienced a significant increase in pediatric firearm deaths between 2011 and 2023, whereas states with stricter regulations did not see such an uptick.
Use of Screens and Suicidal Behaviors
A new study finds that addictive use of screens, not length of screentime itself, is associated with suicidal behaviors in youth.
New Car Seat Safety Standards Coming
Starting June 30, 2025, new federal regulations require all newly manufactured car seats in the U.S. to meet enhanced safety standards, including side-impact crash testing.
