Study: Virtual driving test helps predict crash risk for teens, young adults
A virtual assessment can help predict which new drivers are at greatest risk of getting into a crash, according to a new study.
Adolescent Health
Behavior problems might be partly attributed to sleep cycles in adolescents
In this Q&A, PhD student Mia Qihan Zhu and Eduardo Villamor, professor of Epidemiology, discuss their recent study conducted in Colombia that examined sleep-wake cycles in adolescents and its relationship to behavioral issues.
State awards U-M $1M for Michigan School Safety Initiative
School of Public Health faculty members Justin Heinze and Marc Zimmerman are set to lead a new statewide initiative to enhance school safety and prevent school violence, including school shootings. The Michigan School Safety Initiative will be available to all K-12 schools in the state, providing training and assistance to district leadership and staff regarding evidence-based best practices.
Researchers contribute to US Department of Health and Human Services report on LGBTQI+ Youth
Two University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers were involved in the development of a new report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), providing resources and recommendations to support LGBTQI+ youth.
$1.5M NIH training grant to support firearm injury prevention research
The University of Michigan was awarded a $1.5 million federal grant this week to launch a postdoctoral research training program focusing specifically on the prevention of firearm injuries among children and teens.
Increased organized activities could help reduce firearm violence among youth
New research from Marc Zimmerman
Participation in organized and group activities may play a key role in preventing firearm aggression among youth who have been exposed to violence or violent behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan.