Tag: African American mothers

New Tools Needed to Detect Depression in African American Mothers, says Rutgers University‒Camden Nursing Researcher

Rahshida Atkins says screening methods that take context and culture into consideration could be more effective in uncovering clinical depression.

News12 New Jersey: Thursday, Jan. 21
“NURSING STUDENTS GET FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE WORKING AT COVID-19 VACCINE CENTER” Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden student Sarah Lemasney is interviewed about her work as a volunteer with Camden County’s vaccination center in Blackwood.
KYW-TV (CBS3): Wednesday, Jan. 20
“PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S FIRST EXECUTIVE ORDER WILL REQUIRE MASKS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY” Kathryn Kovacs (professor, RLAW) is interviewed virtually about the environmental issues being addressed by new executive orders.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5): Monday, Jan. 18
“DO YOUNG VOTERS HAVE INTEREST IN FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS?” Daniel Hart (distinguished professor, FASC-psychology and senior vice chancellor) discusses the impact of youth voting at a local and national level.
Courier-Post: Monday, Jan. 18
“IT’S OK TO QUIT THAT RESOLUTION TO DIET: SCIENCE IS ON YOUR SIDE” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) co-authored this guest column about the dangers of dieting, and healthier approaches to take instead.
FiveThirtyEight: Monday, Jan. 18
“WOMEN OF COLOR WERE SHUT OUT OF CONGRESS FOR DECADES. NOW THEY’RE TRANSFORMING IT.” Kelly Dittmar (associate professor, FASC-political science) discusses progress made by women of color in U.S. Congress.
WTXF-TV (FOX29): Sunday, Jan. 17
“CAN RIOTERS AND PROTESTERS BE FIRED?” Stacy Hawkins (professor, RLAW) appeared virtually on “Good Day Philadelphia” to discuss employment law in the region and nationwide.