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Stigmatized 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assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, advocates for a human rights-based approach to address outdated and harmful policy practices.

Emails and messages alone can’t replace the human connections that fuel true productivity.

Graduates from the George Mason University College of Public Health are thriving, with 91% of undergraduates and 85% of graduate students reporting positive career outcomes in 2023. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with undergraduate outcomes rising by nearly 5%. As the only interprofessional College of Public Health in Virginia, Mason's programs offer a unique, comprehensive approach that prepares students to excel in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.

A new study from the College of Public Health, led by Professor Janusz Wojtusiak and Health Services Research doctoral candidate Ghaida Alsadah explores the use of machine learning to predict social isolation among caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders.

Hong Xue, associate professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy in the George Mason College of Public Health, will play a pivotal role in guiding the Alliance’s efforts to influence public health policy, monitor tobacco-related legislation, and advocate for stronger regulations that reduce tobacco consumption and protect public health.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released its new report, "Launching Lifelong Health by Improving Health Care for Children, Youth, and Families," on September 19.

Northern Virginia Magazine named Melissa Perry, Dean of the College of Public Health, one of the area’s top 50 most influential people of 2024. The top 50 list recognizes those who are making a difference in Northern Virginia and giving back to their community.

Antidepressants not working well? Let AI prescribe medication

Antidepressant not working? AI may do a better job than your doctor in matching you with the best medicine

Professor John Cantiello reviews the literature to find out who is cheating, how, and how to head it off

George Mason University’s Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Program supports the health care workforce through free online training modules 

George Mason University Launches Major Biobank to Advance Maternal and Child Health Research