Research In Action

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and to help highlight resources, we wanted to share some notable blog posts centered around injury prevention and mental health conditions.  

Licensure and Driving Outcomes Among Youths with Mood Disorders

Dr. Christopher Gaw shares his research examining licensure and driving outcomes among teens with mood disorders. 

Finding Support for Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress Program Coordinator Caitlin Axtmayer, LSW, MPH shares how providers can screen for pediatric medical traumatic stress and provide support to families. 

Recovery After Violence and Trauma: Expanding Focus On Community Resources

Dr. Rachel Myers describes a project exploring novel community factors related to injury risk and recovery of patients following experiences of community violence. 

Implementing Suicide Screening in a Specialty Clinic

Dr. Patty Huang describes the implementation of a suicide screening workflow among children and teens in a developmental and behavioral pediatrics clinic. 

New Guidelines for Screening After Pediatric Injury

Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress Program Coordinator Caitlin Axtmayer, LSW, MPH shares resources to help screen for traumatic stress after pediatric injury. 

Promote Mental Health and Wellness for Teens with Concussion

Drs. Catherine McDonald and Jamie Shoop discuss their research showing why many teens with concussion have mental health needs that warrant support.