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  • Some argue for stricter gun control policies, others call for more social and emotional learning, but it's important not to let the debate get in the way of action. Here are seven interrelated ideas that can move our country forward toward actual solutions that reduce school shootings.

    1. Do not wait for an FBI response alone. Find ways to better listen to students and teachers who are aware of threats

  • Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat. Stay informed to help yourself and those you love.

    It’s likely that someone you know is struggling or has struggled with an eating disorder over the course of their lives. For National Eating Disorders Week (February 26-March 4), we’re committed to increasing awareness of this all-too-common affliction, and spreading information that may help those who are struggling.

  • This practicing nurse anesthetist has tracked a fascinating journey into the realm of health care legislation.

    2017 was a year of uncertainty, especially for those who work as health care providers. But with threats to the Affordable Care Act seemingly defused for now, it’s time to look forward to the year ahead. What new developments will affect health care policy in 2018, both federally and within the state of California?

  • Annalisa Enrile offers a unique perspective to students as they research human rights violations within the Filipino-American community.

  • Maria Aranda

    María Aranda, one of the nation’s leading experts in the study of adults living with medical, functional and psychiatric illnesses, has been appointed the executive director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging. Named for the late Rep. Edward R. Roybal, the institute’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults and persons aging with disabilities through research, innovation and advocacy.

  • Diversity

    From women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement to contemporary issues of race, class and beyond, these seven women have dedicated their lives to changing their communities — and the world.

    Black History Month celebrates the contributions of African-American pioneers and visionaries across every field. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women whose work has changed, and continues to change, the field of social work.

  • Black Lives Matter

    Empathy is a core human attribute — but it is far from infallible. In social work, an empathy gap tied to racial identity can lead to worse outcomes for people of color.

    We like to think of ourselves and our colleagues as empathetic, but our experiences and actions can often contradict this notion. What does this mean for education and the world at large, and how can we improve this?

  • mentor

    Mentorship is an essential and invaluable part of the student-teacher relationship — just ask this dynamic duo.

     

  • flu

    Clinical Assistant Professor Theresa Granger, PhD, MN, ARNP, FNP, NP-C, shares best practices that can help you and your family protect yourself this year’s flu season.

  • Stalking

    Unwanted phone calls or texts? Threats of violence or blackmail? If this sounds familiar, you might be a victim of stalking.

    Whether in person or on the internet, being stalked is a uniquely terrifying and isolating experience. Victims may be afraid to report their stalker out of fear of retaliation, or be unsure where the dividing line falls between innocent behavior and obsessive, potentially dangerous tendencies.

    But the more we talk about this behavior, the more we can do to stop it.