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Public information officer @uwnews ⁠— covering social sciences, law, I-LABS, social work, etc. Opinions my own.
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Childhood Adversity Accelerates Biological Aging

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By Kim Eckart
| Inner Power
A recent study reveals that childhood experiences of violence, abuse, and neglect can significantly accelerate biological aging and impact health outcomes. Researchers found that children exposed to these adversities showed advanced pubertal development and increased risks of depression. This highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to support affected youth. How does childhood adversity impact aging? What mechanisms link abuse to accelerated aging?
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Report on Washington’s Extended Foster Care program shows successful ways to support more young adults

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By Kim Eckart
| UW News
Social science  |  UW News blog The state of Washington’s Extended Foster Care program — in which young adults ages 18-21 can continue to receive some support — could help even more people by expanding participation, providing greater flexibility in eligibility criteria, and extending benefits, according to a recent report from the University of Washington.
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Holiday blahs? Why social connection, even talking to strangers, can help

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By Kim Eckart, Kiyomi Taguchi
| Phys.org Verified
Some people look forward to the holidays all year—the decorations, the food, the get-togethers. Others find that stressful, and still others may not feel up to the festivities at all. Maybe you've felt all those emotions at times this season. But one thing the holidays tend to do, says Milla Titova, assistant teaching professor of psychology at the University of Washington and director of the Happiness and Well-Being Lab, is provide opportunities for social connection.
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