March 8, 2024Dean Melissa Perry speaks with Dr. Emily Ihara, chair of the Department of Social Work, about ageism, how it affects healthcare, how intergenerational mentor programs can help, and small changes you can make to make a big difference. Watch the video or read the synopsis.
February 20, 2024Black Youth, Females with Autism Have Greater Odds of Being Placed in Foster Care.
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February 14, 2024
Rising number of at-risk youth with autism and intellectual disability in US foster care.
March 1, 2024Older adults hope intergenerational mentoring programs will combat later life stereotypes in health care, according to a recent study. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via pexels.
February 16, 2024New research published in JAMA Pediatrics shows a growing number of at-risk youth with intellectual disability and autism in the U.S. foster care system.
February 15, 2024Assistant Professor in Mason's College of Public Health Department of Social Work, takes time during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February) to offer tips for parents to help their teens navigate safe relationships.
January 31, 2024Denise Hines, associate professor in the College’s Department of Social Work, was the keynote speaker at an FBI event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The FBI entitled the event: “Men: An Underrepresented Victim.”
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January 25, 2024
George Mason University researcher Daphne King, EdD, assistant professor in the Department of Social Work, wants to use Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February) to continue bringing awareness to intimate partner violence in young people.
January 25, 2024Dr. Inoue spent 12 years working as a registered nurse in her home country where she dedicated her career to caring for patients with chronic illnesses, such as hepatitis, cancer, and AIDS. Her extensive clinical experience sparked her interest advocating for patients’ autonomy and dignity. Get to know more about Dr. Inoue.
January 24, 202428 Master of Social Work students work with a substance-engaged adolescent in a Virtual Reality simulation. The majority of students felt more prepared to respond to changes in their client’s condition after participating in the simulation