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Matthew Hirschtritt

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Research Roundup: Nudges for Change, Screen Time for Kids

Our dilemma of the week: what’s the best option for discharging homeless patients from psychiatric hospitals?

Nudges for Change, Screen Time for Kids

A new review of the effects of "nudging" has implications for behavior change and, perhaps, vaccination policy. A Canadian study examined a tough convergence: kids, screens and pandemic.

Research Roundup: When research can’t be replicated and the mental health impact of evictions

New research has found that only a small fraction of the findings in cancer biology could be reproduced. Will studies in mental health research fare better? Other research finds – no surprise – that the mental health of renters takes a beating in states with lax COVID eviction protections.

When research can’t be replicated and unequal access to psychiatry and broadband

New research has found that only a small fraction of the findings in cancer biology could be reproduced. Will studies in mental health research fare better?