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July 2, 2023
NBC News
Online Scams and Suicide
EDC’s Heidi Kar explains how romance investment scams combine two major causes for suicide.
June 15, 2023
HealthDay
Addressing Suicides and Homicides among Youth
Responding to CDC data showing an increase across the board for homicides and suicides for young adults, EDC’s Heidi Kar commented on the factors driving these increases and what can be done to reverse the trend.
May 30, 2023
K12Digest
Redefining School-Readiness
In this opinion piece, EDC’s Katari Coleman discusses how traumatic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and school shootings have changed the definition of school readiness. For students to be academically, socially, and emotionally ready, schools need to reconfigure curriculum and activities to address physical and mental health preparedness.
May 30, 2023
Devex
Beyond Foundational Learning
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global education community is assessing whether programs in low- and middle-income countries should focus on foundational skills such as basic literacy and numeracy. EDC President and CEO Liesbet Steer discusses the importance of intentionally and systematically integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into teaching and learning, as well as preparing older youth to have the skills required to contribute to society.
May 18, 2023
The Hill
The Gender Disparity of Suicide
EDC’s Elly Stout is interviewed about the gender differences in suicidality, discussing how the means used contribute to more women attempting suicide but more men dying by suicide.
April 22, 2023
The Hill
Providing Opportunities in STEM to Justice-Impacted Citizens

An op-ed co-authored by EDC’s Eden Badertscher and Basia Skudrzyk highlights the STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS) initiative and stresses how STEM education and careers for the justice-impacted are vital for successful returns to society as well as the strength of our country's STEM economy.

April 18, 2023
Salon
Using Distraction and Escape as a Mental Health Tool

EDC’s Heidi Kar discusses strategies for suicide prevention and shares how distracting activities, while not permanent solutions, can serve as valuable tools for those dealing with suicidal ideation.

April 13, 2023
Health Day
Understanding the Causes and Interventions for Suicide Risk
EDC’s Julie Goldstein Grumet discusses how putting suicide prevention at the forefront of medical care and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can help address the rising U.S. suicide rate.
April 2, 2023
The Boston Globe
The Impact of Mobile Sports Betting on Problem Gambling
In this article, EDC’s Rebecca Bishop of the Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention weighs in on how easy access to mobile sports betting could lead to an increase in problem gambling.
March 22, 2023
The New York Times
NY Times: A.I. Chatbots and Kids
Parents face challenges addressing the nuances of technology with kids, especially when talking about chatbots like ChatGPT. EDC’s Shelley Pasnik discusses creative ways for kids and parents to explore artificial intelligence together.