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Unlocking the puzzle of persistent symptoms of long COVID and POTS in children

May 27, 2025

VCU researchers investigating the causes of persistent symptoms in two perplexing post-viral conditions in pediatric populations to improve future treatments.

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VCU-led research consortium identifies distinct long COVID symptoms in children and teens

Oct. 22, 2024

As part of a nationwide study, VCU School of Nursing researchers make a significant advancement in understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.

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How I found my research: Josselyn Valenzuela helps pregnant mothers navigate depression

Sept. 23, 2024

Valenzuela, a VCU alum and master’s student in the School of Social Work, has worked on the Mindful Moms Study since last year.

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VCU School of Nursing duo secures funding for revision of maternal mental health screening tool

Aug. 13, 2024

They are refining the language and elements of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to make it more inclusive and less stigmatizing.

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Wellness resource for new mothers featured on With Good Reason podcast

May 20, 2024

Nursing researchers discuss perinatal mental health on national podcast

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Thrive Guide: Personalized emotional wellbeing planning for soon-to-be mothers

May 18, 2023

A research team based out of the VCU School of Nursing debuts a new wellness resource for pregnant people.

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Pregnant individuals experiencing depression will have access to mindfulness activities through a VCU study

Oct. 11, 2021

The newly funded study will focus on serving Richmond’s minority, low-income or low-education community members and, if effective, could be replicated elsewhere.