Professor Daphne C. Watkins’ current research involves developing and testing an intervention she developed called the Young black men, masculinities, and mental health (or, "YBMen") project. The YBMen project is a five-week, Facebook-based intervention for college-aged black men that addresses the association between hegemonic masculinity and poor mental health."
Almost everyone in the USA has a smartphone and Assistant Professor Shawna Lee wants to turn your smartphone into a way to deliver psychosocial interventions to people who are underserved by social service agencies. Her first step – a conference bringing scholars and tech experts together to innovate and create.
Young adults and teens with cancer face unique challenges, questions and concerns. Associate Professor Brad Zebrack’s research found that young adult cancer patients benefit when oncology social workers are involved in their care. His research has received national recognitions for the positive outcomes of his work.
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