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A look at Teasing and Bullying: CFS's Kathi Armstrong and Katheryne Downes contribute to article in Contemporary Pediatrics

A recent article published in Contemporary Pediatrics addresses the significant and long-lasting health and mental health problems that teasing and bullying can cause. Written by USF professor of pediatrics James U. Scott, and CFS’s Kathi Armstrong and Katheryne Downes, the authors also discuss how families, schools, pediatricians, and the community should work together to eliminate these negative behaviors. Dr. Armstrong is an assistant professor and school psychologist with expertise in early childhood, especially issues with challenging behaviors and early learning strategies. Downes is a research assistant at USF. Link to the article at findarticles.com.

The Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) is a department of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. The faculty and staff of CFS are committed to enhancing the development, mental health and well-being of children and families through leadership in integrating research, theory & practice.

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