https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109228 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Childhood Trauma Program en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:54:55 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ Several internal funding opportunities are open to faculty, clinicians, or trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) throughout each academic year. View the fall 2025 recipients and learn more about the awards offered this semester. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-2025-award-recipients-retirees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-2025-award-recipients-retirees/ In early June, 50 Yale Child Study Center faculty, staff, and trainees joined together in person for the department’s fourth annual awards and recognition event. Simulcast via Zoom for those unable to attend in person, the event is focused on the presentation of departmental awards recognizing outstanding contributions in various areas—including clinical excellence, supervision, teaching, mentorship, and community service—in addition to honoring upcoming retirees. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-long-term-service-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-long-term-service-2025/ Approximately 70 members of the Yale Child Study Center community recently gathered together in a hybrid format—both in-person and by Zoom—to celebrate 46 YCSC faculty and staff members being honored for their respective years of service at Yale University, from five up to 40 years. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-open-house-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-open-house-2024/ Approximately 150 attendees joined this year's Yale Child Study Center Open House, held at 350 George Street in New Haven on September 19. Learn more about this annual event, view photo events, and view video clips from one of the flash talks. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 Z https://ctmirror.org/2024/09/18/cts-broken-child-mental-healthcare-system-needs-more-reform/ https://ctmirror.org/2024/09/18/cts-broken-child-mental-healthcare-system-needs-more-reform/ In this CT Mirror Viewpoint piece, YCSC Associate Professor Megan Goslin addresses some additional steps the state of Connecticut should take to address major gaps in the child mental healthcare system. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:01:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-network-social-committees/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-network-social-committees/ The Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) network and outreach committee has been busy planning and coordinating both internal events and community-based volunteering opportunities in the greater New Haven area this year. Learn more about how this committee was formed and some of the events that have been planned. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/child-study-center-grand-rounds-spring-2024/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/child-study-center-grand-rounds-spring-2024/ The Yale Child Study Center Grand Rounds Committee is pleased provide a sneak peek of some of the distinguished speakers planned for the departmental Grand Rounds series in the upcoming spring semester. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/epstein-cecilia-gaston-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/epstein-cecilia-gaston-award/ Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor Carrie Epstein was recently awarded the 2023 Cecilia Gastón Award in honor of her longtime partnership with the New York City Violence Intervention Program in supporting Latinx communities in need. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-celebrates-professional-progression/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-celebrates-professional-progression/ Several members of the Yale Child Study Center community recently came together in person to celebrate and recognize recent academic and professional progression among faculty and staff. Department Chair Linda Mayes (pictured) provided opening remarks and served cake to attendees. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:00 Z https://abcnews.go.com/Health/physical-mental-health-toll-people-trapped-war-zones/story?id=103829906 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/physical-mental-health-toll-people-trapped-war-zones/story?id=103829906 YCSC Professor Steven Marans is quoted in this article addressing the increased risk for anxiety and depression for residents of war zones. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:08:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/treating-survivors-of-torture/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/treating-survivors-of-torture/ Beatrice Patsalides Hofmann, PhD, a psychoanalyst invited to speak at Yale School of Medicine, described how torture goes far beyond physical pain and affects victims' minds. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/recognizing-ycsc-faculty-and-staff-for-long-term-service-at-yale/ Thirty-nine Yale Child Study Center community members were recognized this spring for long-term service to the University. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/learning-from-children/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/learning-from-children/ For over a century, researchers have studied children’s well-being. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/new-5-year-partnership-announced-to-expand-access-to-trauma-focused-therapy-across-the-us/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/new-5-year-partnership-announced-to-expand-access-to-trauma-focused-therapy-across-the-us/ In early March, the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) announced the launch of a 5-year partnership with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation to expand access to trauma-focused therapy, including to a treatment model developed at the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC). Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.wshu.org/podcast/still-newtown/2022-12-05/episode-4-squeezing-the-lemon https://www.wshu.org/podcast/still-newtown/2022-12-05/episode-4-squeezing-the-lemon Includes a description of the work of Drs. Goslin and Marans to support the school community following the Sandy Hook shooting. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-suicide-grief-6543030 https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-suicide-grief-6543030 This article explores what grieving a loved one’s suicide can feel like and suggests some strategies that can help you cope with suicide grief. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/hartford/newstimes/article/CT-police-step-up-to-help-children-dealing-with-17416865.php#photo-22887029 https://www.ctinsider.com/hartford/newstimes/article/CT-police-step-up-to-help-children-dealing-with-17416865.php#photo-22887029 At some point about a year ago, it occurred to Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo that some children in his city were traumatized by gun violence and other events, including the arrest of a parent, which was leading to increased calls to police to deal with problems at school. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/02/video-police-yelling-children/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/02/video-police-yelling-children/ Officers missed chance to comfort a scared 5-year-old, psychologists say, and instead made things worse. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/gun-violence-is-a-public-health-crisisbut-hospital-based-invention-programs-can-help-break-the-cycle/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/gun-violence-is-a-public-health-crisisbut-hospital-based-invention-programs-can-help-break-the-cycle/ Yale New Haven Hospital’s Injury and Violence Prevention Center is working to disrupt the cycle of gun violence in the New Haven community. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z