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 16, 2024Analyzing the growing problem of digital-induced amnesia.
February 16, 2024New research published in JAMA Pediatrics shows a growing number of at-risk youth with intellectual disability and autism in the U.S. foster care system.
February 15, 2024Assistant Professor in Mason's College of Public Health Department of Social Work, takes time during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February) to offer tips for parents to help their teens navigate safe relationships.
February 14, 2024Rising number of at-risk youth with autism and intellectual disability in US foster care.
February 5, 2024Kayla Moore sees testing for sexually transmitted diseases as a key part of public health, and the doorway to a healthy community. Moore is currently getting her Master of Clinical Social Work at George Mason University’s College of Public Health, and in recognition of the 25th anniversary of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, has organized a two-part event at Mason’s Fairfax Campus that speaks to public health.
January 31, 2024Denise Hines, associate professor in the College’s Department of Social Work, was the keynote speaker at an FBI event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The FBI entitled the event: “Men: An Underrepresented Victim.”
January 26, 2024Learn more about intimate partner violence in teenagers, which affects 19% of youth.-
January 25, 2024George Mason University researcher Daphne King, EdD, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, wants to use Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February) to continue bringing awareness to intimate partner violence in young people.
January 25, 2024Dr. Inoue spent 12 years working as a registered nurse in her home country where she dedicated her career to caring for patients with chronic illnesses, such as hepatitis, cancer, and AIDS. Her extensive clinical experience sparked her interest advocating for patients’ autonomy and dignity. Get to know more about Dr. Inoue.
January 24, 202428 Master of Social Work students work with a substance-engaged adolescent in a Virtual Reality simulation. The majority of students felt more prepared to respond to changes in their client’s condition after participating in the simulation-
November 14, 2023Do Certain American Neighborhoods Cause Black Teens More Stress?
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November 11, 2023Domestic violence goes both ways