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Michigan Minds

Michigan Minds brings to life the wide-ranging faculty expertise at the University of Michigan. This series features quick yet informative analysis that provides unique perspectives on today’s top issues. U-M faculty are among the world’s leading researchers and teachers across all disciplines. Michigan Minds taps that thought leadership and shares this expertise with the world. It is produced by Michigan News, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Communications.

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Latest Episodes:

Caring for Mental Health During Stressful Times Oct 14, 2022

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Dwaine Campbell, PhD, talks about the services available for the campus community at U-M Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), outlines tips for students as they navigate stressful components of the academic year, and shares strategies for mental wellbeing as the cold-weather months approach.

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Bridging the Equity Gap in Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Oct 12, 2022

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Matthew Smith, PhD, professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work, talks about his research and shares resources for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are seeking employment, including the Level Up Employment Skills Simulation Lab and the Job Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth. In response to the need for more accessible ways for individuals with disabilities to secure employment, Smith founded the Level Up Lab which helps bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups.

Resources that Smith mentions during this episode:

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Addressing the Inequity of Access in Health Professions for People with Disabilities Oct 12, 2022

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Lisa Meeks, PhD, discusses her work and research on improving access to medical education for learners with disabilities and reducing health care disparities in patients with disabilities. Meeks is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Learning Health Sciences and Family Medicine at Michigan Medicine and the founder and director of the Doctors with Disabilities Initiative As an administrative leader and researcher, Meeks helps inform policy and best practice in the area of disability inclusion for medical education, training, and practice.

Resources that Meeks shares in this episode:

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Puerto Rican Opinion Lab: Understanding How US Policies Affect Islanders Oct 01, 2022

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Mara Ostfeld, associate faculty director at Poverty Solutions, assistant research scientist at the Ford School of Public Policy, research director at the Center for Racial Justice, and faculty lead for the Detroit Metro Area Community Study, focuses her research on understanding the relationship between race, gender, media, and public opinion. This week, Ostfeld joined Michigan Minds to discuss a study that surveys residents of Puerto Rico to better understand their opinions. Ostfeld explains that the lack of existing data makes the initiative more important than ever, especially with the complications created by Hurricane Fiona.

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Examining Factors that Promote Healthy Development for Latinx Adolescents Sep 21, 2022

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Fernanda Cross, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds during Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss her research examining family and cultural factors that promote a healthy development for Latinx adolescents, and various ways to learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month. As an assistant professor at the U-M School of Social Work, Cross’ research utilizes a strength-based approach to look at factors that promote healthy development and mitigate the risk of poor psychological and/or educational outcomes for Latinx adolescents and families. Her work also examines the impact of documentation status on the family.

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Children's Health: Mental Health Concerns & Effects of Screen Time Sep 20, 2022

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Sarah Clark, MPH, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about adolescent mental health concerns and vision. Clark is a research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, and a member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR). She also serves as co-director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and the Concept of Bounded Justice Sep 13, 2022

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Melissa Creary, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss Sickle Cell Disease research, the concept of bounded justice, and her work on how public health researchers can help create anti-racist institutions. As an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at U-M School of Public Health, Creary researches how science, culture, and policy intersect—particularly around ethical, legal, and social concerns. She is also the associate director for the Michigan Social Health Innovations to Eliminate Disparities (MSHIELD) Collaborative Quality Improvement (CQI )initiative at Michigan Medicine, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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How Anonymous Reporting Systems in Schools Can Reduce Violence Sep 01, 2022

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Hsing-Fang Hsieh, PhD, and Justin Heinze, PhD, join this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention research, how the field of firearm injury prevention is growing, and their recent research with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation to better understand how effective anonymous reporting systems in schools can reduce violence and increase student connectedness.

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Focusing on the Craft of Learning Aug 29, 2022

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Michela Arnaboldi, PhD, lecturer in the department of earth and environmental sciences, discusses her recent funding awarded by the Center for Academic Innovation that allows her to add an educational technology tool, GradeCraft, into her Introductory Oceanography course.

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Innovation Interventions: Social Anxiety and College Students Aug 15, 2022

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Joe Himle, associate dean for faculty affairs and Howard V. Brabson Collegiate Professor of Social Work, is a mental health intervention researcher. He works to design, develop, and test mental health interventions with a focus on those who have limited access to interventions including racially and economically underserved populations. Himle, who is also a professor of psychiatry in the U-M Medical School, joins Michigan Minds to talk about his research designing and developing lost-cost and accessible anxiety interventions.

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