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  1. Gaslighting and its Impact on Mental Health

    May 12, 2023

    ‘Gaslighting’ has become a popular term in recent years, but what exactly does it mean? Paige Sweet, PhD, assistant professor in the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, joins Michigan Minds to talk about ‘gaslighting,’ how it relates to and impacts mental health, and resources that are available to community members seeking support …

  2. Supporting, Celebrating and Protecting Nurses

    May 11, 2023

    Christopher R. Friese, PhD, RN, Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing and Professor of the Health Management and Policy School of Public Health and Director of the Center for Improving Patient and Population Health (CIPPH), joined Michigan Minds for National Nurses Week. His research focuses on measuring and enhancing the quality of cancer care delivery …

  3. Mental Health Awareness Month

    May 11, 2023

    Faculty experts from the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry, the Department of Sociology at the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and the School of Nursing joined Michigan Minds to talk about different factors that impact mental well-being. Learn more and tune in to each episode below: The Impact of Social Support on …

  4. Leadership Perspective: Advancing Mental Health Resources

    May 11, 2023

    Lindsey Mortenson, MD, is U-M’s inaugural chief mental health officer (CMHO). Appointed in April 2022 as a part of a strategic realignment in Student Life to strengthen collaboration between campus mental health services for undergraduate and graduate students, Mortenson’s role aligns with the university’s commitment to a comprehensive, collaborative and inclusive approach to student mental …