Arizona Daily Star
March 18, 2008
Brad Zebrack's research was featured in the "Ask Dr. Weil" column in response to a reader who wanted insights on why a 30-year-old man with no family history of cancer had developed the disease at such a young age. Among the statistics and background information Dr. Weil provided, he mentioned that young people consider connecting with other cancer patients of the same age more important than support from family and friends, a finding resulting from a study from the University of Southern California School of Social Work. He said researchers surveyed young cancer patients, oncologists, psychologists, nurses and social workers for the study. "For young people, the burden of cancer can complicate other aspects of life, such as getting started in a career, marriage, starting a family — issues that they may feel most comfortable discussing with their peers," the article noted.
Baltimore Sun
February 24, 2008
Annalisa Enrile was quoted about suicide and the perception of mental illness in the Filipino culture. She said that even if stigma isn't involved, if someone in the Philippines did want professional help, the resources typically are not available. Seeking mental health care is a sign of weakness, the article noted. Officially, the Philippines has one of the lowest suicide rates in the world, it said. But some conclude that suicide, considered a sin by the Catholic Church, often goes unreported. "In the Philippines, they will make up other reasons for the official cause of death," Enrile said.
BBC Radio
Lawrence Palinkas was interviewed for a five-part series on team spirit. Each segment looks at a different team with a unique goal and investigates the social dynamics and psychology behind their relationships. Palinkas commented on the team from the British Antarctic survey, currently staying on the Halley base.
CBS Evening News
January 22, 2008
Adjunct Professor Carlos Sosa was interviewed about stock market volatility and his plans for retirement. Sosa has postponed retirement a few times due to the economic environment, the story reported. "Is this a real big trend, a dangerous trend?" Sosa asked. "I have faith in the American economic system, [but] I'm also very cautious," he added.
FOX News
January 31, 2008
Ron Astor was quoted on Los Angeles affiliate KTTV-TV Fox 11 about a new form of cyber bullying in which gangs of bullies team up in cyberspace to allegedly carry out twisted online attacks. Insiders reveal instances of stalking, sexual harassment and even death threats. "This is no different than other forms of organized crime,” Astor said. "It's similar to how cults may recruit a person and get control over them to the point where they can blackmail them.”
FOX News
March 3, 2008
Ron Avi Astor was interviewed on Portland Fox News affiliate KPTV-TV about cyber bullying. Educating children and parents about cyber bullying in schools and the media is the best way to keep the bullies at bay, Astor said. "Education is huge,” he said. "I wouldn't underestimate that.”
FOX News
March 8, 2008
Annalisa Enrile was interviewed as a participant in a peace rally called Women Against the War. Demonstrators convened in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to call attention to what they say are the injustices of the Iraq war. "I think we forget the impact of women in the war, not just our sisters in the military, but our sisters around the world in these occupied countries,” she said. MSW students Amber Schindler and Kathryn Cronin were also interviewed.
La Opinión
February 26, 2008
A story about an event at a Los Angeles high school included Ron Astor, who spoke about similarities between children in Los Angeles and Israel who grow up in violent environments. Whether the violence is caused by gangs or rockets, the result for students is the same: evacuations, inability to attend class, lack of attention and lower grades, Astor said. Astor and colleagues have researched post-traumatic stress among children in more than 1,000 Israeli schools, the article noted.
Los Angeles Daily News
February 21, 2008
Larry Palinkas was quoted on campus security in the wake of last week's Illinois shootings. USC uses a computerized system in emergencies to send cautionary text-messages and emails to students during crises, the story stated. Identifying potentially troubled students is a good precautionary measure, Palinkas said.
North Carolina Public Radio
MSW student Carlos Moran was featured in a segment created for The Story, a syndicated talk radio program produced on North Carolina Public Radio/WUNC and distributed by American Public Media for national public radio affiliates. Carlos spoke about his experience in foster care and his quest to reunite his brothers and sister. Social workers thought Carlos and his siblings would be better off away from their alcoholic and fighting parents. Despite meeting significant resistance, Carlos challenged the system and eventually became the legal guardian of his four siblings.
Today's Pentecostal Evangel
March 9, 2008
Adjunct Professor Carolann Peterson was interviewed for a story on domestic violence in which she contributed her thoughts on domestic violence in the workplace and what clergy can do.
USA Today
February 3, 2008
Lawrence Palinkas was quoted about the new requirements for astronauts. Traditional Type A personalities can backfire during a long stay in space, said Palinkas, who studies people working in extreme environments. Being highly demanding of yourself and others, "which is often the case with shuttle participants, [is] not necessarily the kind of quality that is optimal during a long-duration mission,” he explained.
USC Health Now
Kathy Ell was featured in an Ask the Expert section on the online newsletter on depression in the elderly. "Being ‘down in the dumps' or having depression is not a normal part of aging,” she says. "However, depression is not uncommon among older adults, with higher rates among women and those with a medical illness or disability.” Ell says it can be hard to recognize depression in older adults, but common symptoms include loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities, tiredness or lack of usual energy and feeling down or hopeless. She said the good news is that with medical help, most older adults will get better. Either a doctor or mental health expert can successfully treat depression in many older adults through support groups, counseling or antidepressant medication, and can be helpful in advising ways to support these treatments.
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