Past Events

It is estimated that one in five youth will experience some type of behavioral health concern by age 18. Additionally, youth often do not receive treatment informed by any type of evidence. The goal of this presentation will be to highlight the research to practice gap and introduce the audience to implementation science concepts. Studies within youth mental health across the United States will demonstrate implementation science questions and methods to narrowing the 17-year research-to-practice gap.

Next Step is a college preparation program for teens with social language challenges. Our upcoming summer session gives students the chance to experience college life on a real campus at Boston College.

The Shaping of Our Children's Brains: Population Neuroscience in the Generation R and Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Longitudinal Studies Henning Tiemeier, MD, PhD Professor of Social and Behavioral Science, Sumner and Esther Feldberg Chair of Maternal and Child Health Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Summary

ADHD is a 24-hour disorder. Nighttime difficulties associated with ADHD include delayed circadian rhythm (going to sleep too late) and night to night variability in sleep patterns. Difficulties with sleep further exacerbate problems with attention and impulse control. ADHD is a disorder of self-regulation that also makes it more difficult to entrain a regular sleep rhythm. This webinar will review how families and individuals with ADHD can improve this vicious cycle and in obtaining a good night's sleep improve their well-being during the day as well.

In his talk, Dr. Lewis-Fernández will review key areas in need of research on cultural and ethnoracial disparities in mental health conditions and services. The first priority area is risk, focusing on the role of intersecting community and person-level factors, societal structure, and subjective appraisal in the development and persistence of mental health disparities.