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March 7, 2012 - In the Media
"Midwives, A Crucial Part Of Caring For The Women Of Mexico"
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February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Girls' Power Initiative, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Girls’ Power Initiative works to empower and educate adolescent girls about their sexual and reproductive health and human rights.
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January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Initiative on Depression and Primary Care
MacArthur launched the Initiative on Depression in Primary Care. Its charge is to enhance the quality of care and outcomes for patients with depressive disorders who are seen in primary care practices. Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Early Experience and Brain Development
The goal of the Network on Early Experience and Brain Development is to study the relationship between brain and behavioral development, to clarify the role of experience in brain development and to enhance the understanding of ... Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment
The Network on Mandated Community Treatment was established to create a scientifically sound evidence base for developing effective policy and practice on whether, and how, to require certain people with mental disorders to adhere to treatment ... Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Mental Health and the Law
The Network on Mental Health and the Law was established to build an empirical foundation for the next generation of mental health laws — laws that will assure the rights and the safety of individuals and of ... Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Socioeconomic Status and Health
The Network on Socioeconomic Status and Health has enhanced understanding of the mechanisms by which socioeconomic factors affect the health of individuals and their communities. Read More
January 29, 2012 - Info sheet
Research Network on Youth Mental Health Care
Objectives
One-fifth of the children in the United States have a diagnosable mental disorder. About 10 percent of American children receive some form of mental health care each year. Unfortunately, many of those who do receive ... Read More
November 11, 2011 - Publication
How Housing Matters Commentaries
A series of commentaries run by Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity on the key questions raised in the 2011 How Housing Matters conference. Read More
October 4, 2011 - From the field
Maternal Health in Afghanistan
Continued U.S. investment in maternal health is part of a responsible drawdown in Afghanistan, according to a white paper from the MacArthur-supported Council on Foreign Relations. Read More
October 3, 2011 - In the Media
New MacArthur Fellows Investigate Viruses, Parasites, Stem Cells
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October 3, 2011 - In the Media
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Goes to D.C. Activist who Fights Elder Abuse
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August 25, 2011 - From the field
India Funds Community Health Workers for Newborn Care
The Government of India approved funding for more than 800,000 female community health workers to provide home-based postnatal and newborn care services. Read More