Sentences with phrase «improve adolescent children»

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We are committed to improving student performance and increasing access to quality education so that children and adolescents around the globe have improved opportunities for success.

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes physical and psychological health and fitness, and improves some aspects of academic performance.

In response to this, a large number of school - based preventative interventions have sought to improve children's and adolescents» eating habits (2, 3).

At our treatment centers we restore hope, help children find joy in daily living, and improve families» chances at making a better life through our short - term treatment programs, residential treatment programs, adolescent treatment programs, teen and youth services, and child and family services.

The Cerebral Palsy program at Floating Hospital for Children provides highly specialized and personalized care for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, helping them to achieve greater comfort and improve function so they can enjoy the most independent and actiChildren provides highly specialized and personalized care for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, helping them to achieve greater comfort and improve function so they can enjoy the most independent and actichildren and adolescents with cerebral palsy, helping them to achieve greater comfort and improve function so they can enjoy the most independent and active life.

A paper that appeared in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry listed children's mental health as one of the six priority areas in need of attention to improve the health and development of children and adolescents across the globe.

The Department of Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also known as Physiatry) at Floating Hospital for Children treats children and adolescents with neurological, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, from mild to severe, to improve their function so they can enjoy fulfillinChildren treats children and adolescents with neurological, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, from mild to severe, to improve their function so they can enjoy fulfillinchildren and adolescents with neurological, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, from mild to severe, to improve their function so they can enjoy fulfilling lives.

Approximately 175000 cancer cases are diagnosed annually in children younger than age 15 years worldwide, 1 with an annual increase of around 0.9 % in incidence rate in the developed world, only partly explained by improved diagnosis and reporting.1, 2 Childhood cancer is rare and its survival rate has increased significantly over the years owing to advancement in treatment technologies; however, it is still a leading cause of death among children and adolescents in developed countries, ranking second among children aged 1 to 14 years in the United States, surpassed only by accidents.1, 3 Childhood cancer is also emerging as a major cause of death in the last few years in Asia, Central and South America, Northwest Africa, and the Middle East, where death rates from preventable communicable diseases are declining.2

«Strength training, when done correctly, can improve the overall health of children and adolescents of all athletic abilities,» says Katherine Stabenow Dahab, MD, who did a comprehensive review of scientific research on the topic (published in the journal Sports Health).

Breastfeeding has consistently been associated with improved cognitive scores and is likely to be able to prevent the onset of childhood / adolescent obesity, a condition that can seriously harm the child's self - esteem and overall psychosocial development.

Beatrix Ann Hamburg, a renowned psychiatrist and academic researcher whose pioneering work advanced understanding of mental health for children and adolescents and shaped public policies related to improving the health of minorities, died on April 15.

With the existing evidence, we now have the opportunity to end preventable deaths among all women, children, and adolescents, to vastly improve their health, and to bring about the transformative changes needed to fully realise their human rights and build resilient and prosperous societies.»

Efforts should be made to promote physical activities for children and adolescents that involve aerobic exercises and motor tasks to enhance cardiorespiratory capacity and motor ability, thereby improving academic development.

«There is a growing appreciation for the role of diverse bacteria in contributing to improved health as well as triggering disease processes or exacerbating illness,» says Michael H. Hsieh, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Clinic for Adolescent and Adult Pediatric Onset Urology (CAPITUL) at Children's National Health System and study senior author.

Introduction of this program improved access and quality of healthcare for children and adolescents in the United States.

Now, L. Eugene Arnold and Michael Aman, professors emeritus at the Nisonger Center at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center, and their colleagues have published a study, available online in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (JCAP), showing the addition of risperidone to parent training and a stimulant also improves teachers» assessments of anxiety and social avoidance.

Family - level preventive intervention can lead to improved behavioral health outcomes for military families affected by wartime deployment, a new study published in the January 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) reports.

Kessler Foundation Study Aims to Improve Learning among Children and Adolescents with Brain Injury

Early and accurate diagnosis of bone marrow failure or MDS allows optimal medical management and treatment to improve the health of children, adolescents, and young adults with these disorders.

Throughout his career, Cole also has teamed with Rutgers Cancer Institute investigators on studies exploring chemotherapy resistance, alternative therapies for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and improved therapies for adolescents and young adults with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma.

A thorough review of all available studies done in children and adolescents found that calcium intake and dairy intake did not improve bone density:

It is difficult to determine exactly what proportion of those losses are due to maternal malnutrition, but recent research indicates that 60 percent of deaths of children under age 5 are associated with malnutrition — and children's malnutrition is strongly correlated with mothers» poor nutritional status.17 Problems related to anemia, for example, including cognitive impairment in children and low productivity in adults, cost US$ 5 billion a year in South Asia alone.18 Illness associated with nutrient deficiencies have significantly reduced the productivity of women in less developed countries.19 A recent report from Asia shows that malnutrition reduces human productivity by 10 percent to 15 percent and gross domestic product by 5 percent to 10 percent.20 By improving the nutrition of adolescent girls and women, nations can reduce health care costs, increase intellectual capacity, and improve adult productivity.21

Regular massage sessions have been found to decrease depression and anxiety levels and improve sleep quality, perhaps because they trigger the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can help you feel calm.The technique has been found to benefit children and adolescents, as well.

Children, adolescents and women with iron deficiencies, therefore, should avoid consuming dairy and iron - rich foods or supplements together to improve iron absorption.

Another study found that children and adolescents who wrote and delivered a thank - you letter to someone who made a difference in their lives may have made the other person happier — but did not improve their own well - being.

Exchanging high - GI foods for low - GI alternatives within core and non-core foods may improve diet quality of Australian children and adolescents.

Longoria is founder of «The Eva Longoria Foundation» dedicated to helping Latinas build better futures for themselves through education and entrepreneurship; co-founder of «Eva's Heroes,» which enriches the lives of adolescents with developmental disabilities; and is national spokesperson for «Padres Contra el Cancer,» a nonprofit that is committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer.

Evidence suggests that universal SEL programs for children and adolescents can offer tremendous return on investment in reducing problems, promoting competence, and improving school success.

This research primarily aims to improve children's and adolescents» health and wellbeing.

Acknowledging that improving the situation of refugee children and adolescents in the region is a shared responsibility and a means of investing in the future of the region,

Training prevention practitioners, school guidance and adjustment counselors, and applied researchers to improve the educational, social and emotional outcomes of children and adolescents.

Her research interests include school counseling, child / adolescent mental heath / continuity of care, and improving educational outcomes of at - risk populations.

In a 12 - month period, only 20 percent of children and adolescents 6 to 17 years old who were defined as needing mental health services received such services, most commonly in school.80 This is despite the fact that early intervention is key to building resiliency, improving school performance, and reducing the risk of harm later in life.81

Such training may include instruction in bias - free policing, including instruction on implicit bias and cultural competence; child and adolescent development and age appropriate responses; practices demonstrated to improve school climate; restorative justice techniques; mentoring; classroom presentation skills; conflict resolution; privacy issues; and working collaboratively with school administrators.

I am also interested in learning about renewable energies, such as how to improve the storage capacity of solar heat, and revolutionary new methods to assist children, adolescents and adults who suffer from autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Their goal is to improve outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents with cancer and serious blood disorders in Canada.

Adolescent and child therapy can help children and adolescents learn how to identify causes of their distress, develop their skills in asking for help, expressing emotions, and improve their problem - solving abilities.

I started my career with a passion for improving the lives of children, adolescents, and adults living with ADHD, anxiety disorders depression and self harm.

Parents of adolescent patients with improved metabolic control rated their children's psychological and physical well - being, and quality of life higher than parents of adolescent patients without improved diabetes management.

«My focus is to assist children, adolescents and families to build positive relationships through enhancing self esteem, improving social skills, and reducing family and peer conflicts.

«As a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults and families, I assist my clients in meeting their personal goals and in improving relationships.

Randomized trial of a home - based family intervention for children who have deliberately poisoned themselves.J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry1998 May; 37:512 — 8OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In children and adolescents who have deliberately poisoned themselves, can a home based family intervention by child psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functioChild Adolesc Psychiatry1998 May; 37:512 — 8OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In children and adolescents who have deliberately poisoned themselves, can a home based family intervention by child psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functiochild psychiatric social workers reduce suicidal feelings and improve family functioning?

«I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are trying to sort through experiences and emotions to improve their lives.

I work with children, adolescents, families and professionals to identify areas of difficulty and goals to improve functioning.

Over the years, the PPC treatment modality has been altered and improved, but its paramount practice is to walk adolescents through a series of appropriate child development stages that help prepare them to become functional young citizens.

Michael Hurlburt and others, 8220; Parent Training in Child Welfare Services: Findings from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well - Being, 8221; in Child Protection: Using Research to Improve Policy and Practice, edited by Ron Haskins, Fred Wulczyn, and M. Webb (Washington: Brookings Institution Press, 2007), pp. 81, 8211; 106.

Family engagement in schools is defined as parents and school personnel working together at the classroom, local, and system level to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children and adolescents.

She focuses on improving the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.»

We understand our task is a «work in progress», so we are open and thankful for new ideas and modifications in order to improve and elaborate our concepts and techniques using Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents (ST - CA).

My passion is helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are looking to develop solutions to improve their life circumstances.