In the News

A Dallas Morning News opinion column draws on research by Katie McLaughlin to argue for evidence‑based action to strengthen children’s mental health support.

A Portland Business Journal story highlights a panel discussion on workplace well‑being that included participation from the acting director of the Ballmer Institute alongside regional business and health leaders.

A Camas Post‑Record story reports on one of the first school district partnerships in Washington with the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute to support children’s behavioral health.

A new study from the Ballmer Institute's incoming executive director finds that robust social safety nets such as state-level anti-poverty policies may help mitigate the effects of poverty on children’s brain development.

The language that adolescent girls use in texts and on social media reflects day-to-day changes in their moods, new research from Ballmer Faculty Leadership Council member Nick Allen shows.

A USA Today story draws on research by Katie McLaughlin to examine how anti‑poverty programs can positively influence children’s brain development and long‑term health.

Researchers from the University of Oregon reviewed over 22,000 messages between 30 girls, ages 11 to 15, in Eugene, which showed day-to-day changes in their moods.

Both University of Oregon students and employees are urged to be aware of campus services, help others.

KEZI highlights research from Ballmer Faculty Leadership Council member Nick Allen examining how everyday digital communication patterns could help identify emerging mental health concerns among adolescent girls.

A Harvard Gazette article explores findings from Katie McLaughlin, incoming executive director of the Ballmer Institute, on how poverty impacts children’s brain development and how policy interventions may reduce long‑term harm.

Research co‑authored by Katie McLaughlin, incoming executive director of the Ballmer Institute, demonstrates that state‑level cost of living and anti‑poverty programs meaningfully shape the relationship between family income, brain development, and youth mental health.

Ballmer Faculty Leadership Council member Nick Allen shares insight on how patterns of phone use—not just screen time—may affect mental health and day‑to‑day functioning.

After nearly a year of behind-the-scenes planning, changes to the new northeast Portland campus will start to be more visible this month.

School-based depression prevention programs may reduce the risk of depression diagnoses and depressive symptoms in K-12 students, according to new findings from University of Oregon researchers.

Research co‑authored by Leslie Leve, Ballmer Institute affiliate faculty member, reveals that children’s genetic traits can influence how parents respond to them—offering new insight into the dynamic relationship between genetics, parenting, and early mental health development.