Studies illustrate the implications of health discrimination has on the individual.

Dr. Tiffany Yip and Dr. Yijie Wang conducted a study analyzing the effects of a good night’s sleep on coping with discrimination.

This article discusses various studies conducted in order to analyze stereotypes and discrimination of Asian Americans. The article also delves into Dr. Tiffany Yip’s meta-analysis about how strong racial identity has historically been seen as a protective factor against discrimination and bullying.

YDDC was recently mentioned in The Washington Post about NYC adolescence and sleep

How getting enough shut-eye is becoming a luxury.

YDDC was recently mentioned in a Los Angeles Times article about African-Americans and sleep.

ADP student Sheena Jeswani wins 2014 APA Division 52 Student International Research Award (see below).

Dr. Tiffany Yip conducted research (alongside other researchers) by combing through over 6,000 studies on youth ethnic-racial effect. They concluded that feelings of ethnic pride and happiness in minority youths positively affect their behavior and academic success.

Amid national discourse on race, recent ADP graduate Sara Douglass’ dissertation on ethnic putdowns receives press (see below).

Children are never too young to learn about diversity. As young as 3 months old, they may look differently at people who look like or don’t look like their primary caregivers. We must understand that our role is to be honest, specific, and trustworthy as we raise the next generation to confront racial injustice.