Implications of state policy context for the well‐being of immigrant families with young children
Abstract There is notable variation in state‐level social policy exclusions for immigrant parents and their children. Little research has investigated how these exclusions impair the well‐being of immigrant families. This study examined how state‐level social policy exclusions for immigrants are associated with the well‐being of immigrant parents and ...
Kevin Ferreira van Leer+5 more
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Considering the complications related to alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) such as seizure, delirium tremens and cardiac arrhythmia, it is important to identify the risk of delirium tremens (DT) following AWS and enhance preventive strategies. We observed the characteristics of quantitative electroencephalography in patients with AWS, specifically who ...
Jee‐Eun Yoon+3 more
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Neuroeconomics of suicide. [PDF]
Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Suicide has been associated with psychiatric illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia, as well as economic uncertainty, and social/cultural factors.
Takahashi, Ph.D Taiki
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Seguir adelante: A qualitative exploration of Latino farmworkers' work and nonwork resources
Abstract Latino immigrant workers have been an exploited community within many dangerous workforces, but especially within the agricultural industry. They are a crucial population for the labor and economy of the U.S., yet Latino farmworkers report feeling expendable, discriminated against, and exposed to hazardous working conditions.
Faviola Robles Saenz+3 more
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Mental health literacy among primary healthcare workers in South Africa and Zambia
Graphical Abstract Abstract Background In developing countries, mental health literacy (MHL) still needs to be improved due to the high prevalence of mental disorders. It is widely recognized that MHL can improve health outcomes for both individuals and populations.
Joonas Korhonen+11 more
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Making the economic case for the promotion of mental well-being and the prevention of mental health problems [PDF]
MHEEN II Policy Briefing
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“Do I look fat?” Self-perceived body weight and labor market outcomes [PDF]
Research reporting that greater body weight is associated with lower wages and employment, particularly among women, focuses on how employers perceive workers. In contrast, we examine whether workers’ own perceptions of body weight influence labor market
Smith, Patricia K., Zagorsky, Jay L.
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Harvard meets the crisis: U.S. fiscal policy in the 1930s and the political economy of Lauchlin B. Currie, Jacob Viner, John H. Williams and Harry D. White [PDF]
The paper aims to describe the contribution of four Harvard economists to the interpretation of the Great Depression and the policy decision making from 1933 to 1938. Lauchlin B. Currie, Jacob Viner, John H. Williams, Harry D.
Michele Alacevich+2 more
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A Study of the Relationship Between Health and Subjective Well-being in Parkinson’s Disease Patients [PDF]
Objectives: In light of the apparent disconnect between traditional measures of societal well-being such as GDP and reported levels of happiness, governments globally are turning their attention to alternative subjective measures of well-being (SWB) to ...
Cubi-Molla, P., De Vries, J., Devlin, N.
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Abstract Mental ill‐health is a serious and growing problem among university students in Australia. Within this cohort, international students are particularly vulnerable. International students in Australia have fewer social rights than domestic students and are at elevated risk of social isolation, exploitation in employment, precarious housing ...
Michelle Peterie+5 more
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