Tag: Mental Health
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Dae Hee Kwak, University of Michigan – Athletes with Mental Health Problems No Longer Need to Suffer in Silence
Injuries in sports used to be considered strictly physical. Dae Hee Kwak, associate professor of sports management at the University of Michigan, explores how that’s changing today. Dae Hee Kwak is an Associate Professor of Sport Management in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Center for Sport…
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Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota – Teachers Have Feelings Too: Fostering Mental Health Support in Education
Students aren’t the only ones struggling with their mental health. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, clinical assistant professor in the education, health, and behavior studies department at the University of North Dakota, takes a look at the people standing in front of them. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, PhD, CRC, CFLE is a Clinical Assistant Professor in…
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Robert Romano, St. John’s University – Student-Athlete Mental Health
College athletes face lots of pressures to compete. Robert Romano, assistant professor in the division of sports management at St. John’s University, details the importance of looking after their mental health. Professor Robert J. Romano is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Sport Management at St. John’s University. After attending Springfield College, Professor Romano…
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Emily Rosado-Solomon, Babson College – Mental Health and Work
Your workplace has a large impact on your mental health. Emily Rosado-Solomon, assistant professor of management at Babson College, explores what makes employees feel good or bad. Emily Rosado-Solomon is an Assistant Professor of Management at Babson College. She received her PhD at Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations, and previously served on…
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Brett Harris, University at Albany – Mental Health in Rural New York
On University at Albany Week: Mental health is an issue for everyone. Brett Harris, clinical associate professor in the department of health policy, management and behavior, explores one region to listen in to their struggles. Brett Harris, DrPH, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health, a Senior Research…
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Mary McNaughton-Cassill, University of Texas San Antonio – Mental Health Crisis
Anxiety and depression don’t always come from inside. Mary McNaughton-Cassill, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, says external factors also play a role. Dr. McNaughton-Cassill received her Ph.D. in 1991 from the University of California, San Diego- San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis…
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Jordan DeVylder, Fordham University – The Impact of Police Violence on Public Mental Health
Exposure to police violence can leave a lasting mark on a victim’s mind. Jordan DeVylder, associate professor at the graduate school of social service at Fordham University, discusses how psychological distress can linger after an encounter. Jordan DeVylder is an Associate Professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. He has been on…
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Edwin Mayorga, Swarthmore College – Mental Health of Latinx Youth
On Swarthmore College Week: Latinx youth is a growing population that faces tough challenges. Edwin Mayorga, assistant professor of educational studies, explores helping this group now and in the future. A parent-educator-activist-scholar, Edwin Mayorga is Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies at Swarthmore College (PA). His scholarship examines a number…
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Edward Cohen, San Jose State University – Teaching Students about Mental Illness in Vietnam
Mental health is a big news topic in the U.S., but not in every country. Edward Cohen, professor at the school of social work at San Jose State University, explores mental health education in a foreign land. Edward Cohen, Ph.D., is Professor at the School of Social Work at San Jose State University, California, and…
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Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University – Dad’s Mental Health Matters
How important are fathers to a child’s wellbeing? Claire Vallotton, associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, examines what effect being a good dad can have on your kids. Dr. Vallotton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simpson College, and a Ph.D. in Human Development from…