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WebOur Work. Learn about the research of more than 130 investigators working on dozens of projects spanning education, self-determination, disability policy, neuroscience, behavior, …

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Behavioral Science and Mental Health Life Span Institute

WebResearch exploring human conditions and behaviors that impact well-being, including work on addiction, anxiety, and depression. In keeping with our mission to improve human …

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Health and Disability Policy Life Span Institute

WebThe Life Span Institute was founded as a research center focused on improving the lives of individuals with disabilities of all kinds, and public advocacy for individuals with …

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National study led by Life Span Institute researchers asks people …

WebThe National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) has gathered detailed, nationwide information on U.S. adults with disabilities and their experiences with health …

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7 myth-busting facts about the risk of eating disorders

WebFACT 4: Men who develop eating disorders face double the risk of death. Although the risks of developing an eating disorder are higher in women and girls, the …

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About Us Life Span Institute

WebThe KU Life Span Institute brings together researchers at the intersections of education, behavioral science and neuroscience to study problems that directly affect the health …

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Community Health and Development Life Span Institute

WebThe communities around us greatly influence our long-term health and welfare. Through research and service, we seek to improve the health and well-being of the communities …

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Life Span Institute research explores impact of adaptive exercise …

WebDespite the benefits of exercise on brain health, helping manage weight, reducing the risk of disease, strengthening bones and muscles and improving the ability …

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Our Centers Life Span Institute

WebThe Cofrin Logan Center serves as a hub for research, training, education, and outreach. The center is dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating addiction and related …

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Research in Community Health and Development Life Span …

WebCommunity Health and Development Research Projects. 2019-2020: Kansas State Plan for Assistive Technology. A Cluster-Randomized Trial of a Behavioral Activation Intervention …

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Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes …

WebIn spite of these successes there are important health disparities in DPP attendance and outcomes and considerable room for improving success rates among AAs, a population …

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Pilot Study Demonstrates Potential for PTSD Treatment Program …

WebPTSD can contribute to mental health problems that increase the risk of mortality, including substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and …

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Life Span Institute researcher responds to NIH changes …

WebAccording to Jean Hall, director of the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies at the Life Span Institute, the change has long been needed. “This is critically important in …

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Autism Intervention Research Network on Behavioral Health (AIR-B

WebThe Research Network will develop evidence-based practices for interventions to improve the behavioral health across the lifespan of children and adolescents with ASD/DD as …

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Be Aware: 5 Barriers That Impact People with Disabilities

WebSimilarly, the CDC found that people with disabilities are three times as likely to have an income of $15,000 or less and are twice as likely to not graduate from high school. …

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12 Exercise Tips for People with Physical Disabilities

WebExternal resources. The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability website provides a wealth of information on physical activity and disability, including …

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Learning how to improve health empowers people with disabilities

Webfor managing one’s health care, such as talking to a doctor (see hail.ku.edu). Then the research team trained CIL staff members to use the HAIL process with …

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Using the National Survey on Health and Disability Panel to …

WebThis project builds upon the success of the existing National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) and develops partnerships with other NIDILRR-funded projects to …

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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Daily Check-in/Check-out Intervention …

WebThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Check-in/Check-out (CICO) for improving social, emotional, and academic behavior of elementary school …

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Using KU Resource, Programs in Kansas Presented as a Model to …

WebLast year, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation reported 22,233 incidences of domestic violence.Nationally, someone is a victim of a sexual assault an average of …

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Making art shows promise in residential treatment setting for …

WebPeople tend to respond positively when we introduce alternatives like art or dance for addressing mental health, rather relying solely on traditional talk therapy.” Yi …

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Native American podcast provides a platform for discussions on

WebHosted by Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., M.B.A., and Shauna Humphreys, M.S., L.P.C., both experts in mental health, Black Feathers is a product of the State of …

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