University of Mississippi Medical Center

Enhancing social-emotional learning and behavioural regulation in underserved children: a controlled mixed-methods study of a synchronous online yoga programme

Systemic disparities in mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) resources disproportionately affect children in low-income, racially marginalized communities, contributing to lower SEL outcomes. Although yoga and meditation strengthen coping and regulation, these practi...

Religion and Breastfeeding Reconsidered: Exploring the Roles of Congregational and Community Support Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Background/Objectives: Previous research has linked religious involvement to increased rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration, as well as improved lactation-related health outcomes. However, affiliation with certain faith traditions may also constrain breastfeeding practi...