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.

Bloomberg Law: Thursday, July 29
(login required) “DRUG BILLS TAKE NARROW ROAD TO REIN IN PATENT DEALS, LOWER COSTS” Michael Carrier (distinguished professor, RLAW) is quoted in this report.
Los Angeles Times: Monday, July 26
“HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN NAVIGATE BODY IMAGE ANXIETY AMID THE PANDEMIC” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) offers tips for having conversations about body image with teens.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, July 26
“HOW A LABORER FOR A MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRM WON $600,000 FOR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION” Stacy Hawkins (vice dean and professor, RLAW) discusses workplace racial discrimination cases in this report.
Cherry Hill Sun: Monday, July 26
“CHERRY HILL NATIVE FINDS PURPOSE IN ACADEMIC AND NONPROFIT WORLDS” This profile on Justin Deng (assistant professor, SBC-accounting) highlights his career and his work with both local and international nonprofit organizations.
TAPinto: Sunday, July 25
“LOCAL BARBERS RECRUITED TO RAISE VACCINATION RATES IN CAMDEN” Bob Atkins (associate professor, SNC) is quoted in this report about a program implemented through a partnership between Rutgers–Camden and the Center for Family Services, and sponsored by New Jersey Health Initiatives.
NJ Spotlight News: Friday, July 23
“COMMUNITY POLICING: EXAMINING WHAT WORKS — AND WHAT DOESN’T WORK” Kayla Preito-Hodge (assistant professor, FASC-criminal justice) is interviewed about her recently published study on reducing police violence.