The Neurology of Hunger
Rackham Predoctoral Fellow Yijun Gui researches the neurological mechanics of hunger with hopes of developing new therapeutics for individuals living with anorexia nervosa.
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A Well-Being Mindset: Tips for Self-Care
Rackham Well-Being Advocate Elizabeth Rohr offers practical tips for individuals committing to their own well-being and mental health.
Rackham Creates Standing Committee on Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being
The committee will prioritize the creation of a network of graduate student mental health and wellness advocates in graduate programs across the university.
Rackham Student Finds Time Outdoors Improves Youth Physical and Mental Health
In a new study, Rackham public health student Astrid Zamora finds spending time in nature has significant mental and physical health benefits for teenagers and young adults.
Open Mike: A Message of Support for Our Asian and AAPI Community
Dean Solomon addresses aggression against Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
Rackham Student Receives Mental Health Advocacy Award
School of Public Health Ph.D. candidate Sara Abelson was recognized for her advocacy, education, and research around student mental health.
Graduate Student Mental Health Task Force Releases First Year Report
The task force summarizes its first year’s findings and calls on Rackham and U-M graduate programs to prioritize graduate student mental health and well-being alongside academic success.
Centering Equity in Student Mental Health
Rackham Graduate Student Mental Health Task Force chair Meghan Duffy and members Sara Abelson and Janelle Goodwill identify eight ways universities can ensure no student population is left behind by efforts to improve mental health on campus.
Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Hidden Toll
New research led by Rackham nursing student Melissa Harris shows older adults caring for a partner with Alzheimer’s disease face long-term risks to their emotional health.
Our Resolve to Confront Racism
In an open letter to the graduate student community, Rackham Dean Mike Solomon decries recent examples of racism and violence, and pledges Rackham’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.