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InsightsReligion and spirituality play helpful role in mental health
A rise in mental health challenges – particularly among youth – requires a significant investment in resources. Research shows religious practice is associated with increased emotional resilience.
InsightsHow the family affects and supports youth mental health
Research shows that healthy institutions – particularly the family institution – can influence and ameliorate mental health crises, especially those among our children and youth.
Sutherland Institute welcomes Hal Anderson to Board of Directors
Hal assisted in founding Soltis Investment Advisors. He currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Managers and chair of the Private Alternative Investment Committee.
Want to strengthen families? Support boys and men
Men need to empower other men by breaking the stigma of mental health and providing avenues for guidance and healthy masculinity.
If we want to strengthen families, we need to empower boys and men, not forget them
Strong families drive a strong economy and require healthy boys and men to function well. The ability of policy leaders to strengthen the family will be limited if we fail to empower boys and men.
Reject Biden’s one-size-fits-all approach and embrace a true pro-family vision
A new White House executive order seeks to “expand access to affordable, high-quality” child care. Though well-intentioned, the Biden administration is promoting a myopic approach to family policy.
Religious exemptions in abortion-related legislation can prevent distrust and confusion
Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to regulate abortion in 2022, related state laws have become more numerous and prominent. This has raised concerns on both sides of the issue, including religious freedom concerns.
What an Arizona mom learned about the effects of parental involvement
Parents are often the reason why their students succeed and complete schooling, especially when those students have a specific hurdle to overcome.
Sutherland Institute welcomes Peter Reichard as Chief Development Officer
Peter Reichard oversees Sutherland Institute’s fundraising operations as Chief Development Officer. Peter brings wide-ranging expertise in nonprofit management, communications and public policy work.
Religion and spirituality play helpful role in mental health
A rise in mental health challenges – particularly among youth – requires a significant investment in resources. Research shows religious practice is associated with increased emotional resilience.
How the family affects and supports youth mental health
Research shows that healthy institutions – particularly the family institution – can influence and ameliorate mental health crises, especially those among our children and youth.
Sutherland Institute welcomes Hal Anderson to Board of Directors
Hal assisted in founding Soltis Investment Advisors. He currently serves as the chairman of the Board of Managers and chair of the Private Alternative Investment Committee.
Want to strengthen families? Support boys and men
Men need to empower other men by breaking the stigma of mental health and providing avenues for guidance and healthy masculinity.
If we want to strengthen families, we need to empower boys and men, not forget them
Strong families drive a strong economy and require healthy boys and men to function well. The ability of policy leaders to strengthen the family will be limited if we fail to empower boys and men.
Reject Biden’s one-size-fits-all approach and embrace a true pro-family vision
A new White House executive order seeks to “expand access to affordable, high-quality” child care. Though well-intentioned, the Biden administration is promoting a myopic approach to family policy.
Religious exemptions in abortion-related legislation can prevent distrust and confusion
Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to regulate abortion in 2022, related state laws have become more numerous and prominent. This has raised concerns on both sides of the issue, including religious freedom concerns.
What an Arizona mom learned about the effects of parental involvement
Parents are often the reason why their students succeed and complete schooling, especially when those students have a specific hurdle to overcome.
Sutherland Institute welcomes Peter Reichard as Chief Development Officer
Peter Reichard oversees Sutherland Institute’s fundraising operations as Chief Development Officer. Peter brings wide-ranging expertise in nonprofit management, communications and public policy work.
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