October 15, 2019

Waterbury Youth Services, Cheshire Academy Join National Pilot Program Promoting Teen Mental Health

October 15, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Two Connecticut organizations that focus on youth - Waterbury Youth Services in Waterbury and the Cheshire Academy in Cheshire – have joined a national pilot program being run by the National Council for Behavioral Health with support from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The initiative - teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) – was launched in a limited number of schools around the country earlier this year.

October 02, 2019

County Disparities Evident in Report on Housing, Food Insecurity

October 02, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Five of Connecticut’s eight counties, on average, do better than the nation when it comes to the percentage of residents living in housing with substandard conditions, and the percentage who pay more than 50% of their annual income on housing. An analysis also reveals that in four of the state’s counties, the percentage of people living more than 1/2 mile from the nearest supermarket or large grocery store exceeds the national average

October 02, 2019

Grants Will Support Community Organizations, Clinical Care Providers Working Together in Hartford and Waterbury; Multiple Awards to Advance Care

October 02, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

group of Hartford social service organizations teaming up to reduce infant mortality and improve outcomes for families of young children and a collaborative of agencies in Waterbury working to better serve frequent emergency department visitors will receive grants from the Connecticut Health Foundation intended to support more systematic links between community-based organizations and local hospitals.

September 26, 2019

Teenage Girls Launch Their Own Businesses, Prepare for College Success

September 26, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Being a teenager and a CEO may be an unlikely combination, but it is not impossible. If you have any doubts, take a look at what’s happening at Connecticut-based Girls With Impact.

September 25, 2019

Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Youth Uncertain, Study Finds

September 25, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

In the years prior to legalization for adults, the rate of marijuana use among Massachusetts youth had been falling. A new report by the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Control Commission examines what was happening among youth before, and since, marijuana use was legalized for adults.

September 23, 2019

Female Body Shapes Changing, Study of Film Animation Reveals

September 23, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

The depiction of female characters in animated films may affect the body image of young girls who watch them in a more complex way than previously thought, a new study by a University of Connecticut doctoral student has found.

September 16, 2019

Connecticut is a Leading State in Children’s Safety, Review of Cyber Laws Finds

September 16, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Connecticut is one of only nine states to receive an “A” grade in a review of laws and policies related to cyberbullying and sexting. Joining Connecticut at the top of the list were Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah.

September 10, 2019

High Schools Stick with Early Start Times, Despite Scientific Evidence on Sleep

September 10, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Some schools in Connecticut have recently been rolling school start times forward to help high school students get more sleep. Many others have debated the issue but opted to maintain the status quo, despite the research.

September 04, 2019

Having a Baby? Connecticut’s a Great Place, Data Shows

September 04, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

If having a baby is on your agenda, Connecticut is among the best places to be. The state ranks in the top ten, as do four other New England states.

June 10, 2019

Connecticut Earns High Ranking in Internet Safety for Kids

June 10, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Connecticut is seen as having among the best laws on the books to protect children using the internet, according to a new analysis. Nine states – including Connecticut – earned an “A” when a series of factors were rated, from cyberbulling to sexting.