November 13, 2024Stigmatized attitudes toward mental health have contributed to decades of harmful policies. Evelyn Tomaszewski, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, advocates for a human rights-based approach to address outdated and harmful policy practices.
June 12, 2024Our eyes are more frequently on screens than on human faces.
February 16, 2024Analyzing the growing problem of digital-induced amnesia.
October 28, 2024Emails and messages alone can’t replace the human connections that fuel true productivity.
September 5, 2024This Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month (September), Daphne King, EdD, MSW, LCSW assistant professor in the Department of Social Work identifies signs to watch out for if you believe someone is at risk of committing suicide.
March 22, 2024Gary T. Taylor, MSW ‘15, is destigmatizing mental health support and normalizing therapy in the Black community one barbershop at a time. “Barbershops are this safe space for Black men,” explains Taylor who has been working with local barbershops in the Rappahannock region since 2022 to foster healthy discussions about mental health by educating barbers on “mental health first aid” for their patrons.
November 14, 2023Do Certain American Neighborhoods Cause Black Teens More Stress?
August 1, 2023Stress of neighborhood poverty and community violence affects Black adolescents' mental health, according to a study from Assistant Professor of Social Work Melissa Villodas.
June 13, 2023College of Public Health students learn about the emerging field of equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) in associate clinical professor Vicki Kirsch’s advanced Trauma and Recovery course.
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March 8, 2023
Transition To Adulthood Brings Mental Health Declines For Black Youth Who Interact With Juvenile Justice System
