School shootings tear the fabric of society. In the wake of a school shooting, parents,
pediatricians, policymakers, politicians, and the public search for “the” cause of the shooting …

A task force of experts was convened by the American Psychological Association (APA) to
update the knowledge and policy about the impact of violent video game use on potential …

Objectives—This report presents suicide death rates among persons aged 10–24 for the
United States and by state for 2000 through 2018 and percent change between 3-year …

Key findings Data from the National Vital Statistics System• After stable trends from 2000 to
2007, suicide rates for persons aged 10–24 increased from 2007 (6.8 per 100,000 persons) …

Abstract Problem/Condition: In the United States, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit
drug. In 2013, 7.5%(19.8 million) of the US population aged≥ 12 years reported using …

This technical package represents a select group of strategies based on the best available
evidence to help communities and states sharpen their focus on prevention activities with …

This book explores the meaning, necessity, and benefits of multicultural education for
students from all cultural backgrounds. The constant and complex interplay and interactions …

Introduction Teen dating violence is a serious public health problem with few effective
prevention strategies. This study examines whether the Dating Matters comprehensive …

Every day across America, behavioral health problems in childhood and adolescence, from
anxiety to violence, take a heavy toll on millions of lives. For decades the approach to these …

Bullying has garnered the attention of researchers and policy makers alike, because of
various negative physical, mental, and educational outcomes that stem from these …