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Research & Action Midyear Brief 2020

Screening Teens for Depression, Before and During a Pandemic

Teen girl wearing mask looks at smartphone.

Our depression prevention research team will screen middle and high school students for symptoms of depression and anxiety, then compare that data with screenings done before COVID-19.

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WCW Recommends Focus on Early Childhood Care and Education in Reopening Plans

Empty early childhood education classroomWendy Wagner Robeson, Ed.D., helps to chart a path forward for Massachusetts early childhood care and education programs, which have been hit hard by COVID-19.

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WCW Completes Project on Campus Sexual Assault as New Rules Are Released

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Photo by Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, under CC BY-SA license.U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Photo by Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, under CC BY-SA license.

Our Justice and Gender- Based Violence Research Initiative examined the many different ways colleges and universities approach Title IX sexual assault investigations.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

 Hauwa Ibrahim, international human rights and Sharia law attorney
Hauwa Ibrahim is an international human rights and Sharia law attorney who investigates the root causes of terrorism and builds bridges of cooperation between religious and non-religious communities. 
Photo by Elyssa Conley
Visiting Scholar Hauwa Ibrahim, J.D., S.J.D., M.L., speaks at a celebration of International Women’s Day at Wellesley College.

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Supporting Educators With Social and Emotional Learning Resources

Young girl attends online classOpen Circle offers virtual training and other resources for elementary school teachers, many of whom taught remotely for the remainder of the school year.

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When Social Distancing Collides with Social Media

Teenage girl sits on couch and stares at smartphone screenLinda Charmaraman, Ph.D., shares tips for parents wondering how to help their children maintain a healthy relationship with social media during isolation.

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Investigating How Parents Talk to Teens About Sex and Relationships in the Midst of COVID-19

Mother and daughter have a serious conversation sitting on a couch in their home. Jennifer Grossman, Ph.D., will survey parents of high school students to understand how extended time at home may have changed the way they talk about dating and relationships.

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Preventing Depression While Social Distancing

An upset man scrolls through his phone while sitting at the kitchen table in front of an open laptop.Connecting with people remotely, reframing negative thoughts, and taking care of physical health can help prevent depressive symptoms during isolation.

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Wellesley Students Complete Research Internships Remotely

Ninotska Love, Jessica Abowitz, Nora Pearce, Dhanya NageswaranNinotska Love, Jessica Abowitz, Nora Pearce, Dhanya NageswaranDespite the need to leave campus, WCW mentors and interns found ways to continue their collaborations.

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Research & Action Midyear Brief 2020

Research & Action Midyear Brief 2020

In this issue:

  • Screening Teens for Depression, Before and During a Pandemic
  • WCW Recommends Focus on Early Childhood Care and Education in Reopening Plans
  • WCW Completes Project on Campus Sexual Assault as New Rules Are Released
  • Celebrating International Women’s Day
  • Supporting Educators With Social and Emotional Learning Resources
  • When Social Distancing Collides with Social Media
  • Investigating How Parents Talk to Teens About Sex and Relationships in the Midst of COVID-19
  • Preventing Depression While Social Distancing
  • Wellesley Students Complete Research Internships Remotely

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