Daphne C. Watkins
Director, Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Center Director, Associate Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work, Faculty Associate, Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research
Daphne C. Watkins studies gender disparities and mental health over the adult life course using mixed methods research approaches.
To date, her research has focused on understanding the social determinants of health that explain within group differences among black men; developing evidence-based strategies to improve the physical and mental health of black men; and increasing knowledge about the intersection of culture, ethnicity, age, and gender.
Prior to joining the School of Social Work, Professor Watkins completed a NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Social Research and a NIH career development award in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, both at the University of Michigan.
To date, her research has focused on understanding the social determinants of health that explain within group differences among black men; developing evidence-based strategies to improve the physical and mental health of black men; and increasing knowledge about the intersection of culture, ethnicity, age, and gender.
Prior to joining the School of Social Work, Professor Watkins completed a NIMH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Social Research and a NIH career development award in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, both at the University of Michigan.
Research Interests/Focus
Gender disparities, mood disorders, health education, behavioral interventions,masculinity, men's mental health, mixed-methods research
Continuing Education
Contact Information
| Phone | Room | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (734) 763-3395 | daphnew@umich.edu | 3603C SSWB | University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PhD | Health Education | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX |
| 2002 | BA | Anthropology & French | University of North Carolina, Wilmington |
Websites
| http://gendhrlab.com |
| https://www.ybmenproject.com/ |
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Thought Leader Award for Peer-Reviewed Publications |
| 2019 | Senior Scientific Advisor for the Campaign for Black Male Achievement |
| 2019 | Presidential Task Force on Advancing Social and Emotional Development of Black Boys through Research, Advocacy and Community Engagement |
| 2018 | 2018 Outstanding Alumni /award Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development |
| 2014 | Phil Jenkins Award for Innovation in Depression Treatment, University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2013-2015 | American Psychological Association (APA) Working Group on Health Disparities in Boys and Men, Member |