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Breaking the cycle: The struggles and successes of mental health therapy for Ugandan teens

A recent study titled "Therapy, Mental Health, and Human Capital Accumulation among Adolescents in Uganda" by a team of researchers, including Sarah Baird and Berk Ozler, reveals the potential and limitations of group-based interpersonal therapy for adolescent girls in Uganda.

August 2024 Global Monthly Newsletter

In the August newsletter, read about public works program effectiveness, scaling AI for students in Brazil, new video on gender-equity curriculum in Indian schools, and more.

July 2024 North America Monthly Newsletter

J-PAL North America's July newsletter announces a new gift from long time donor and partner Arnold Ventures. The newsletter also features a new op-ed in Health Affairs and new research results from a randomized evaluation of cash transfers in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Julio 2024 Boletín Trimestral de J-PAL LAC

Este número del boletín trimestral de J-PAL LAC destaca el primer aniversario de nuestra alianza en Guatemala. Descubra las últimas novedades sobre investigaciones, iniciativas, cursos, eventos, recursos y más relevantes para la formulación de políticas.

Groundbreaking poverty alleviation project expands with new Arnold Ventures, J-PAL North America collaboration

Shared commitment to data-driven approach will help identify new policy solutions to reduce poverty and increase economic mobility in the US.

Achieving Medicaid Goals Through Test And Learn: The Role Of RCTs

Medicaid programs across the county are interested in developing and running innovative and cost-effective programs to address myriad health challenges facing our communities.

July 2024 Global Monthly Newsletter

In the July newsletter, read about scaling a gender equality program in India, three lessons on evidence-based policymaking, and insights on clean water access.

What a big experiment giving money to parents reveals

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Giving people cash makes them less poor. It doesn’t fix everything.