Health and Behavioral Studies News

Rising to the occasion

The School of Nursing has a history of producing exceptionally qualified nurses able to meet the challenges of health care.

CHBS meeting focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The faculty and staff of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) took a break from spring semester planning to hold a virtual meeting focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Start 2021 with positive attitude, JMU researchers say

JMU psychology professors Ben Blankenship and Jaime Kurtz say there are a number of strategies to help make 2021 a positive year.

Program addresses sex ed for youth with disabilities

With a $2.87 million grant, the SexEdVA Program, part of IIHHS, will coordinate a network to address sex ed shortcomings for youth with disabilities.

Alumni Profile: social work alumna earns doctorate

Veronica Dillard ('10) reflects on her path leading to her doctoral degree including her time at JMU.

A chat with the CHBS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director

BJ Bryson will serve as the inaugural CHBS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director. She will serve as the point person for DEI in cultivating a college climate that is inclusive and equitable.

Health sciences grad plans medical career in underserved area

Ian Roy (’19) is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at Tufts University. Upon graduation, Roy will be pursuing a medical degree through the innovative Maine Track Program.

New JMU brain research could help understand Autism causes

The National Institutes of Health grant will enable the student-driven research team to study early neural networks.

Publication makes case to build and evaluate ethical reasoning programming

ERiA is a powerful example of JMU meeting its ethical obligation to offer should-be-effective programming and then confirming that in fact the programming was effective and impacted students in meaningful ways.

Election fatigue is real; JMU expert offers coping mechanisms

Psychology professor Ben Blankenship discusses what triggers people’s emotions and ways they can cope during elections.

Psychology major completes internship focused on suicide prevention

Psychology major Nathaniel Gautier had the opportunity to participate in a new internship with the Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia (CSPCV).

Psychology launches Summer Research Experience for Underrepresented Undergraduates (SREUU) program

The purpose of SREUU is to provide minority students with an opportunity to participate in faculty mentorship and gain practical research experience.

Health sciences alumna finds rewarding career path in epidemiology

Kat Topf (’19) is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at Emory University. She is also working at the Georgia Department of Public Health in support of their COVID-19 response.

COVID-19 in Perspective: Course covers the disease, and much more

Students enrolled in a special course are learning about COVID-19 from experts in chemistry; health; history; philosophy; and writing, rhetoric & technical communication.

Baker uses educational leave to explore a new line of research

Suzanne Baker, psychology professor and assistant department head, took educational leave during the fall 2019 semester and used a research team composed of several psychology students to study attitudes towards animals.

Social work and psychology students make CareerTREK

JMU’s Career and Academic Planning (CAP) office hosted a CareerTREK for social work and psychology students to explore job opportunities in Fairfax County.

OT to go: Clinic gets creative to continue services to children

Unable to hold face-to-face sessions with clients, a JMU-based occupational therapy program for children has found another way to continue its services.

JMU School of Nursing well prepared for switch to virtual simulation

When the COVID pandemic forced classes online, the JMU School of Nursing was well prepared to provide simulated clinical experiences.

Cutting through the noise about over-the-counter hearing aids

James Madison University researcher Ayasakanta Rout says the guidelines, when approved, will make hearing aids much more accessible.

I'm Determined project featured on TV-3

The 'I'm Determined' project, which is part of JMU's Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services and the Region 5 T/TAC, was featured on the local news.

Noftsinger named as BICSV executive director

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley (BICSV) gladly welcomes Cindy Noftsinger as the new Executive Director.