Human Development and Family Studies
Parental depression symptoms and internalizing mental health problems in autistic children
A new article by a School of Human Ecology research team, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, examines associations between parental depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth. Lead author …
Halpern-Meekin: monthly CTC is necessary regardless of current events such as inflation or war in the Ukraine
Thomas et al: “When She Says Daddy”: Black Fathers’ Recidivism following Reentry from Jail
In this new article by Assistant Professor Alvin Thomas, and co-authored with Jennifer Wirth (MS 2020) and Professor Julie Poehlmann-Tynan, the team reports on the results of a study highlighting the resilience of Black fathers …
NYT interviews HDFS grad student Ortiz re: “God molecule” aka toad venom as novel treatments for depression & anxiety
Assoc Prof Litzelman co-authors new article on adult-child and spousal caregiver burden and potential contributors
Novel approaches to depression are more critical than ever: Q&A with Dr. Charles Raison
By Alison Rowe, Director of Strategic Communications Depression is the leading cause of disability around the world with more than 260 million people suffering from the condition that disproportionately affects females and people of two or …
Dr Navsaria pens op-ed for AAP on children experiencing trauma in Ukraine
Assist Prof Alvin Thomas’ work to build up Black and low-income communities around the world featured in Badger Vibes
Human Ecology professor helps lead landmark study on early childhood development
For millennia, parents have gazed into their babies’ eyes and wondered, “What are they thinking?” And yet the actual workings of infants’ brains have remained a mystery — until now. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is …