College of Public Health

With an R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, George Mason University researcher Tyler Mason aims to inform new approaches to eating disorder prevention.

Through faculty mentorship, student leadership, and hands-on experience, Reginé Bumper, MPH '21, built the relationships and skills that led directly to a career at SAMHSA.

Ryen Middleton, MPH '26, applied what he learned in his coursework to strengthen his patient communication skills during his practicum with the Frederick County Health Department as a certified HIV counselor.  

By applying classroom learning to real-world research, Keya Chilka discovered new perspectives on public health and strengthened the skills needed to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations.

More than three-quarters of health care workers report feeling stressed or stretched thin, with burnout contributing to problems like higher turnover and staffing shortages that can affect patient care. According to researchers at George Mason’s College of Public Health, the fight against widespread burnout needs to begin with the training of future health care administrators.

Nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid dementia care for loved ones. Researchers at George Mason are building new models of support to help them cope, connect, and carry on.

George Mason-led study found state social media laws don’t always align with evidence-based strategies to support youth mental health.

The department supported students in preparing for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam, an optional health education and promotion credential.

Daniel Serruya, MPH student, combines his nutrition, community health, and health policy experience during his MPH practicum.

Through hands-on projects and mentorship from experts, high school students learned how to use AI responsibly, create an AI agent, and explore how AI is used to improve health care.