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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Investing in Child Psychiatry Is Wise

Every working adult was once a playing child. Coping mechanisms and how one adapts to employment can be traced back to early experiences. Yet, recent cuts in hundreds of billions of dollars to Medicaid put access to mental health care for children at risk. Cuts to Medicaid, the largest payer for children's mental health services, are harmful to implement at a time of crisis for youth mental health. They can also adversely affect the future workforce.
Mental health
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don't stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Professional graduate degrees generate substantial tuition revenue and prioritize workforce advancement, but they widen a divide with disciplines that foster critical thinking and civic capacities.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

These L.A.-area community colleges are the best return on investment, study shows

Cerritos College's dental assisting certificate enabled Kathy Bui to gain employment and pursue dental hygienist training, reflecting strong price-to-earnings at some community colleges.
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