Health and Well-Being

What happens when you’re not able to work for an extended period of time due to a medical condition? What about a child dealing with an issue that impairs her/his day-to-day function? Social Security may be able to help! The Social Security Administration oversees two disability-centric initiatives: Social Security Disability...

The Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was released following the September 2022 White House Conference.  The second pillar of the strategy calls for the integration of nutrition and health by improving access to nutrition services to better prevent, manage, and treat diet-related diseases. 

Research suggests that adolescent bullying can be a precursor to harmful adult behaviors (Espelage, et. al., 2022). Thus, adolescent bullying continues to be a key focus of scholarly research across the globe. This webinar discusses longitudinal studies of the bully-sexual violence pathway (Bully-SV pathway), where bullying is a precursor for...

This webinar establishes the connection between financial and mental health, addressing its relevance for individuals, couples, and families. We explore how emotional well-being influences financial choices, as well as the reciprocal impact of financial decisions on emotional state. Stress, anxiety, and guilt can all impact money management and family financial...

Many service members use dietary supplements—for promoting health, improving performance, bodybuilding, losing weight, and more. Unfortunately, some supplements have resulted in adverse events that compromise rather than improve performance, and in some cases supplements result in positive drug tests. This presentation will discuss how dietary supplements are regulated, highlight some...

Developing emotional competence begins at birth. Infants have the capacity to feel comfort or distress and those feelings become more refined and complicated as they grow. Emotional development encompasses regulation, attachment, temperament, identity formation, and emotional expression within the context of one’s culture. In partnership with families, caregivers can nurture...

Biophilia is a hypothesis that humans have an innate desire and need to connect with nature. Decades of research confirm that people experience myriad health and wellness benefits when they spend time interacting with nature—from increased physical activity to improved emotional wellbeing. But the amount of time we Americans spend...

This webinar weaves together foundations of social emotional development during middle childhood (6-12 years old) and the role of expressive art in nurturing their overall development, particularly within the context of transitions, grief, and loss. Presenters will focus on the principles, foundations, and evidence-base of expressive art approaches, including techniques...

Food allergies are a growing global health concern.  In the last decade, there has been a paradigm shift in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of food allergy. Attend this webinar to learn state of the art, evidence-based practical approaches to common pediatric food allergies. By the end of this webinar, attendees...

This webinar delves into the topic of Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (SBCY) through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). This session will emphasize the importance of understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by children and families of color when youth exhibit problematic sexual behavior...

This webinar explores the transformative power of gardens and gardening in enhancing the lives of individuals facing diverse disabilities. Discover how gardens, thoughtfully designed and inclusive spaces, can serve as therapeutic havens, promoting physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. Learn about the wide-ranging benefits of gardening, from sensory stimulation to...

Family involvement in the clinical treatment process for children and youth is a strong indicator of treatment success. Thus, understanding how to deliver culturally informed care can strengthen the relationships of service providers and the families you serve. This webinar covers culturally competent care for military families impacted by problematic...