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University of Oregon approves new Ballmer Institute building at Portland campus, Daily Emerald reports
As reported by the Daily Emerald, the approved Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health and Prevention Science building marks a major milestone in the University of Oregon’s expansion and its investment in children’s behavioral health and prevention science.
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Ballmer Institute growth highlighted by The Register‑Guard as the University of Oregon expands its Portland campus
According to The Register‑Guard, the University of Oregon’s planned expansion of the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health represents a major investment in education, training, and innovation, positioning Oregon as a national leader in addressing children’s mental and behavioral health needs.
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Ballmer Institute helps advance new behavioral health license in Oregon Senate
Grants Pass Tribune highlights how legislation moving through the Oregon Senate would establish a new license to expand the behavioral health workforce, with the Ballmer Institute serving as a key training pipeline for future practitioners.
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Ballmer Institute annual report highlights progress in children’s behavioral health
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health’s annual report shares milestones, research, partnerships, and progress toward building a stronger behavioral health workforce and improving outcomes for children and families.
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Ballmer Institute's Katie McLaughlin on mental health, stress, and why young Americans are considering leaving the U.S.
In Newsweek, McLaughlin responds to new national survey findings highlighting overwhelming stress and social isolation among young adults.
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Ballmer Institute's Katie McLaughlin on Oregon’s ongoing mental health crisis
In a Willamette Week analysis, Ballmer Institute Executive Director Katie McLaughlin discusses why mental illness rates in Oregon remain high despite significant state investment.
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OPB's Think Out Loud: Ballmer Institute on expanding Oregon’s children’s mental health workforce
Assistant clinical professor Cody Gion and students discuss how the University of Oregon’s new child behavioral health undergraduate program is helping address Oregon’s children’s mental health workforce shortage.
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This Is Oregon Podcast: Ballmer Institute’s Sunny Bai on helping kids navigate stress

On a recent episode of the This Is Oregon podcast, Ballmer Institute assistant professor Sunny Bai shares research on family life, parent‑child communication, and practical ways to support children as the school year begins.

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This Is Oregon Podcast: Ballmer Institute’s Ariel Williamson on why kids' sleep matters

Licensed psychologist and Ballmer Institute assistant professor Ariel Williamson joins the This Is Oregon podcast to explain how children’s sleep habits influence emotional well‑being, behavior, and learning.

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Ballmer Institute faculty offer tips for easing kids back into school routines in Oregon News feature

Ballmer Institute faculty share practical guidance for parents and caregivers on managing routines, sleep, stress, and behavior as children transition back to school.

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KGW Straight Talk features Ballmer Institute faculty on supporting youth during the mental health crisis
Ballmer Institute faculty join KGW’s Straight Talk to discuss practical ways parents and caregivers can support children and young people amid the ongoing youth mental health crisis.
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Medscape: Ballmer Institute’s Ariel Williamson on electronic screening to support pediatric sleep health
Medscape reports on research led by Ballmer Institute assistant professor Ariel Williamson examining how an electronic screening tool can help primary care clinicians better identify and address children’s and adolescents’ mental health needs.
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Nevada law boosts momentum for the Ballmer Institute and child mental health
KLLC highlights how new legislation is supporting expanded training and systems change in children’s behavioral health.
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Child behavioral health interns gain real-world experience
An Oregon News feature highlights how Ballmer Institute students apply their training through internships supporting children and families across Oregon.
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Ballmer Institute faculty share insights on youth mental health at media forum

Assistant professor Ariel Williamson discussed evidence-based approaches to supporting youth mental health at a University of Oregon media forum, Oregon News reports.