5 things to know about Mason’s College of Public Health
Dean Perry spoke with the Washington Business Journal about future plans for the College of Public Health, including workforce development and fundraising initiatives. Read the article here.
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February 10, 2026This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), adolescent mental health expert Daphne King wants to help teens know the warning signs of abusive relationships and understand that violence is not okay.
February 6, 2026Trail improvements coming to Brenman Park through GMU partnership.-
December 19, 2025Congressional internships teach Mason students independence, resume skills.
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December 16, 2025Digital tools can improve dementia care – for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers
December 16, 2025More than 80% of 25-34-year-olds and more than 50% of respondents across all age groups already use AI for mental health care.-
December 15, 2025‘It happens more than you think’: Examining sexual violence in later life.
December 15, 2025A new study reveals that digital health resources, while still inaccessible for many people, offer many benefits, including improved mental health and social connection.
December 12, 2025George Mason University social work professor Michelle Hand explores the experiences of survivors over 50, calling attention to an overlooked public health problem.-
December 4, 2025Participant feedback offers insight into mental health treatment completion.
December 4, 2025Melissa Villodas’ exploration of mental health treatment retention among incarcerated men with mental illness enforces the importance of participant feedback to understand program completion.-
December 2, 2025Recognizing the need for more precise community investments to support youth mental health.
December 1, 2025Melissa Villodas, youth mental health researcher, explores the complex influence of neighborhood amenities in shaping youth depression and anxiety.