health promotion

Development and Implementation of the Health Education and Promotion Module for Incarcerated Mothers

Scientific article

22 March 2017

Abstract To discuss the knowledge gained and future implications for incarcerated parents and community members through the development and implementation of a standardized health education and promotion module for incarcerated mothers. A...

What’s New in Addiction Prevention for Young People?

Scientific article

6 July 2017

Assessing the latest knowledge of addiction prevention programmes for young people.

Managing Depressive Symptoms in the Workplace Using a Web-Based Self-Care Tool

Scientific article

4 April 2017

Abstract Background: Depression in the workplace creates a significant burden on employees and employers in terms of lost productivity and related costs. myStrength provides a robust, holistic web- and mobile-based solution empowering users...

Participation in School Sports and Marijuana Use among Male and Female Students

Scientific article

3 March 2016

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance among adolescents. There is a paucity in the literature on the relationship between school sports participation and marijuana use.

Looking to the Future: Healthcare for Adolescents

Scientific article

11 December 2016

A recent review published in the Journal of Adolescent Health that looks at the effectiveness of interventions for improving the well-being of teenagers has reached a number of significant conclusions. These include: Sexual and reproductive...