New APPC research reveals that the increased occurrence of guns in U.S. movies paralleled the increase in gun-related deaths among young people.
Health and Risk Communication
Adolescent Mental Health Initiative Books
The books on this page are part of a series developed by the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center and The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, under the guidance of series editor Patrick E. Jamieson, Ph.D., director of the policy center’s Annenberg Health and Risk Communication Institute. These books
Suicide Rate Is Low During the Holidays, but the Holiday-Suicide Myth Persists
An APPC analysis shows an uptick in news stories supporting the myth that the suicide rate increases during the holiday season.
Romer Discusses Internet as Source of Misinformation Harmful to Young People
APPC research director Dan Romer presented information on the harmful effects on young people of internet misinformation, using the promotion of tobacco as an example.
States Differ Widely in Requirements for Young Driver Training
State requirements vary widely for young driver training and a new study in JAMA Open suggests that more states should require more young driver training before granting licenses.
Syphilis Cases Are Rising, But Many People Don’t Know Symptoms
Syphilis cases are on the rise, but many Americans don’t know the symptoms, an APPC survey on sexually transmitted infections finds.
Special Issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research Highlights Influence of Social Media on Young People’s Tobacco Use
A special issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research co-edited by APPC research director Dan Romer showcases research on the use of social media to promote tobacco products to young people.
