Study: Pressure to be “perfect” causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children

New data finds stress, anxiety and depression spike for those feeling the weight of a “culture of achievement”

Is the status of “perfect parent” attainable?

Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university’s Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say “no,” and a new study finds that pressure to try to be “perfect” leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

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Gillespie, team receives $2.3 million grant to help prevent preterm birth

Groundbreaking study provides a promising solution for preventing a major complication of pregnancy

According to the World Health Organization, more than 15 million babies are born preterm every year. More than one million of those babies lose their lives. Methods to predict risk for and prevent preterm birth are few and far between.

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New survey finds loneliness epidemic runs deep among parents

Majority of respondents feel isolation, loneliness and burnout from demands of parenthood

A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role.

The survey of parents conducted this month found:

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Community Health Worker Training Program earns university-wide honor

Initiative recognized as Program of Excellence by University Outreach and Engagement

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program, an initiative within The Ohio State University College of Nursing that has grown into one of the largest programs of its kind in Ohio, received the designation of 2024 Program of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship this month from the university’s Office of Outreach and Engagement.

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Expanding Access to Care: The Success Story of the Federally Qualified Health Center

By Dr. Candy Rinehart

“Choosing between necessities and life-saving medications became a stark reality.”Shelly Martin and her family

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The Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth launches new YouTube series - From Lab to Life

The Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth is launching a new YouTube series, "From Lab to Life," which takes viewers on a captivating journey into the world of women researchers. Through a conversational approach, this series delves deep into the professional experiences and achievements of women making groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in their respective fields. Viewers will learn about the research process -- from the initial idea to its tangible real-world application -- and discover how our pursuit of science can transform lives and communities.

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College of Nursing faculty and students honored at national research conference

Buckeye nursing well-represented among award/grant recipients and featured presenters

The Ohio State University College of Nursing research community is well-represented at the 48th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) conference this week, with several faculty members and students recognized as award winners, grant recipients and featured presenters.

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College of Nursing soars into nation’s top 10 overall for NIH grant funding

College ranks 6th among public institutions

For the first time in its history, The Ohio State University College of Nursing vaulted into the nation’s top 10 colleges of nursing in funding support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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