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Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women

Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia determined that this association exists for women of reproductive age, findings that hold potential clinical, policy, and ethical implications.

Education Week

The 2023 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings

Several Penn scholars are lauded for having shaped educational practice and policy in 2022, including Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences and Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education.

Time

How to manage catastrophic thinking

A study of soldiers by Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences found a correlation between catastrophizing and greater risk of PTSD.

Today.com

Adam Grant talks finding hope and inspiration in the new year

Adam Grant of the Wharton School appears on “Sunday Spotlight” to explain why the new year is the ideal moment for people to set goals and make life changes.

Forbes

Art museum visitors must experience positive and negative emotions to work toward empathy

A study by Katherine N. Cotter and James O. Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences suggests that the wellbeing of art museum visitors should receive greater attention as a goal.

The Hill

Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in younger women

Researchers from Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have linked restricted abortion access to heightened suicide risk among younger women, with a quote from Rebecca Waller of the School of Arts & Sciences.

The Guardian

Women with restricted abortion access may face higher suicide risk

A new Penn study shows that abortion restriction laws may have influenced suicide rates among reproductive-aged women from 1974 to 2016.

CNN

Wharton professor on how to really achieve your goals

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School discusses her book “How to Change,” which offers science-backed tips to turn New Year’s resolutions into reality.

A woman sits by a fireplace with twinkle lights and drinks tea

Six tips for a happy holiday season

Positive Psychology experts share their advice for boosting well-being this holiday season.

CNBC

Harvard, Penn research says people like you more than you think—how to use that to your advantage

A co-authored study by Erica Boothby of the Wharton School finds that many adults routinely underestimate how much others like them in small group and team settings.

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