NASEM Social and Behavioral Sciences

How do labor and employment practices impact public health? Our June 2025 workshop examined evolving larger trends shaping the modern labor market, the impact of employer practices in supporting well-being, and more. Check out the presentation and discussions here: https://ow.ly/xpMJ50XelMy #PublicPolicy #EmploymentPolicy #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth

Science journalism is vital to an informed society. Journalists translate complex research into accurate, trustworthy reporting, yet the field faces growing pressures. Shrinking newsroom budgets, media consolidation, and growing “news deserts” have weakened science coverage. At the same time, declining trust in civic institutions and circulating misinformation can undermine public understanding.   Join us on Thursday, November 13 at 1 PM ET for a timely discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and paths forward for strengthening science, health, and medical journalism.   Register today: https://ow.ly/SzAn50XfQKM   Check out related resources: https://ow.ly/Kv3P50XfQKN #Science #Misinformation #Journalism #SciComm #ScienceCommunication

Today is #WorldStatisticsDay, a time to reflect on the importance of data in everyday life — from forecasting the weather to choosing where to live. Since 1972, our Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) has been supporting the federal statistical system to produce quality statistics and data for everyone. Learn what makes federal statistics trustworthy from a recent CNSTAT resource: https://ow.ly/pIfv50Xfb9K #StatisticsDay #Statistics #Data

Please join the Early Educator Investment Collaborative for a webinar series as they mark the 10th anniversary of our report Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8: A Unifying Foundation and explore the enduring relevance of this work. 🔗 Register here for the webinar series and see more information below: https://lnkd.in/eAwGYYxc

Technology is changing rapidly. Innovations from smartphones to artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly integrated into our lives at a time when the population is growing ever older. How can we ensure that the benefits of these technologies reach older adults without exposing them to some of the potential harms? Join us on October 14 for a webinar that will explore technology and its role in supporting older and aging adults. The discussions will identify actions that families and policymakers can take to encourage technology use that promotes autonomy and well-being while maintaining privacy, reducing susceptibility to scams, and averting other unfortunate but common experiences. Register now: https://ow.ly/vsx750X9bvS #Aging #Gerontology #Longevity #Policy #SeniorCare #ElderCare #Technology #AI

Join us October 22nd for a webinar sharing key findings from the new report: Early Relational Health: Building Foundations for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being. Early relational health (ERH) is foundational to lifelong health and learning. This new report outlines evidence-based opportunities to promote ERH through: ✔️ Family and community leadership ✔️ Asset-based, equity-driven approaches ✔️ Cross-sector collaboration across health, education, and social systems ✔️ Workforce and systems-level supports 📅 Register Now: https://ow.ly/Co9p50X6bzu #EarlyRelationalHealth #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhood

New Release: Workshop Proceedings on Community-Based Suicide Prevention We convened a workshop to explore best practices for implementing and evaluating non-clinical, community-based suicide prevention grants programs. The newly released proceedings offers key insights into how community-driven efforts—especially those targeting social determinants of health—can help prevent suicide and promote well-being. Highlights include: 🔹 Strategies for grant program design and evaluation 🔹 Real-world examples from veteran, tribal, and state-level programs 🔹 Guidance on performance metrics, data use, and ethical considerations 🔹 Best practices for communicating results and engaging communities 📘 Read the Proceedings: https://ow.ly/CMpq50X5BMV #SuicidePrevention #CommunityHealth #Veterans

New Report: Early Relational Health: Building Foundations for Child, Family, and Community Well-Being Early relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. A new report from the Board on Children, Youth, and Families provides a roadmap to advance early relational health through asset-based practices, family leadership, workforce supports, and cross-sector collaboration. 📘 Read Report: https://ow.ly/WlJT50X54me 🔗Explore Summary of Report: https://ow.ly/BWXk50X54mf #ChildHealth #Families #Communities

Join us on October 1 for a webinar hosted by the Society for Research in Child Development, presenting our recent report The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs. The report provides an evidence-based roadmap to strengthen Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Panelists will discuss strategies for ensuring OST programs have the investment, infrastructure, and coordination needed to meet the evolving needs of all children and youth. Moderated by Suzanne Le Menestrel (Society for Research in Child Development) Panelists include Emilie Smith (Michigan State University), Sandra Simpkins (UC Irvine), Tom Akiva (University of Pittsburgh) 🔗 Register for the webinar: https://ow.ly/2b8O50X2OZ1 🔗 Explore the report: https://ow.ly/eay950X2OZ2 #Youth #OST #Children

📢 New Release: Pathways to Reduce Child Poverty: Impacts of Federal Tax Credits The report explores the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that were expanded under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, and these changes made a measurable difference. Our new report shows that these policies helped reduce child poverty nearly by half in 2021. Together, they lifted more than 2 million children above the poverty line. 🔗 Explore the report: https://ow.ly/Q6Wy50X1Pbu #ChildTaxCredit #EITC #ChildPoverty