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SAGE Publishing releases encyclopedia in the advancing field of intellectual and developmental disabilities

How can advances in genetics, brain imaging, treatments, and assessment reduce the stigma associated with intellectual and developmental disorders? How does this research further our understanding of these disorders, giving rise to possible treatment and policy options? SAGE Publishing announces the release of The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders to investigate these issues and more.


Pricing for new drugs lacks transparency

The system that allows patients rapid access to expensive new treatments lacks transparency and penalises small and low-income countries unable to negotiate lower prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers.


Online Nursing Hub

To support you in your continuing efforts to carry on teaching and learning during this period, we have provided you with free access to online digital resources from a number of our leading textbooks.

Students can access these resources by clicking on the 'Student Resources' button associated with each book. As a student, you will be able to complete quizzes, watch relevant videos, download glossary flashcards, access recommended further reading lists and more.



Open Editor Positions

At Sage Publishing, we are committed to being an inclusive organization where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. We believe that diversity is one of the cornerstones of a vibrant culture and we seek to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our activities. We welcome applications for our open editor positions from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. 






Counselling in the time of social distancing

As a mental health practitioner, no doubt you face unprecedented pressures as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re looking to continue support for your clients and their ongoing mental health needs or as they experience new levels of distress and anxiety in these uncertain times, below are some carefully curated resources we hope will benefit you and your practice.


How does working part-time vs. working full-time affect breastfeeding goals?

Los Angeles, CA - Breastfeeding is known to provide significant health benefits for both infants and their mothers. However, while many women intend to breastfeed despite returning to work, a new study finds that mothers who plan to breastfeed for at least three months but return to work full-time are less likely to meet their breastfeeding goals. Conversely, there is no association between women who return to work part-time and failure to reach the breastfeeding goal of at least three months.



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