A Major Milestone for the Decade of the Child The Decade of the Child (DOC) is proud to celebrate a major milestone in advancing whole child health and wellbeing. On June 1, 2026, Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 2026 as Whole Child Health and Well-Being Month in North Carolina, recognizing the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, educated, resilient, and prepared for lifelong success. The proclamation acknowledges tha

The 2025 Impact of Federal Actions on Research, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery The Addiction Science Defense Network (ASDN), in collaboration with the National Prevention Science Coalition and the Drug Policy Alliance, invites organizations and individuals across the country to endorse a nonpartisan letter to Members of Congress calling for action to protect the scientific and public health infrastructure supporting addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. The lett

Social spending supports vulnerable groups through public or private funds. A new two-part framework proposes an AI-driven clearinghouse to improve evidence-based decision-making. It includes “living” reviews that automatically update research and a chatbot that guides users in selecting equitable, culturally relevant, and cost-effective preventive interventions. This platform would make evidence more current, actionable, and accessible to advance population-level prevention

Youth marijuana use is associated with risks such as poor academic performance, risky behaviors, and mental health challenges, especially as the brain is still developing during adolescence. Increased legalization and accessibility may contribute to greater use among youth by potentially normalizing it and reducing perceived risks. Adopting prevention efforts is crucial to addressing these evolving challenges and protecting young people’s well-being.

August 8, 2025 Opinion; By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece can also be found at: https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5441487-ice-ra...

July 29, 2025 By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Chicago Tribune and can be found at:...

Interviewees: Miranda Lynch-Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer at Chapin Hall, where she leads the development of actionable policy...

Neighborhood poverty and family economic hardship strongly affect child well-being and risk for neglect. While low income alone doesn’t always predict neglect or abuse, parental stress, burnout, and poor mental health—common in financially struggling families—are key factors. With 83% of CPS-investigated families earning below 200% of the poverty line, providing economic supports could help prevent maltreatment and reduce child welfare involvement.

June 10, 2025 By Charles Bruner and Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Health Affairs and can be found at:...

May 26, 2025 Commentary; By Anna Porter This guest commentary was originally published in the Columbia Missourian:...