Health Behavior and Health Equity

College students' mental health improving, more finding support

The latest annual Healthy Minds Study, which surveyed 100,000-plus college students from 200 universities across the United States, has good news to report: There are decreases in symptoms of anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide, and increases in receiving mental health care and support.

MI-Healthy City Tool helps communities promote health equity across Michigan

The MI-Healthy City Tool, developed by researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is a comprehensive dashboard analyzing health equity in Michigan's largest cities to inform policy and community action.

Enrique Neblett appointed director of the Detroit URC

U-M Social Work and Public Health professor Katrina Ellis appointed associate director

Neblett, a professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, begins his appointment as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center on September 1.

9 million Medicare beneficiaries to benefit from new drug pricing, but careful monitoring needed, says U-M researcher

Michigan Public Health professor and researcher Minal Patel discusses the US Department of Health and Human Services’ move to lower prices on for 10 high-cost medications for individuals with Medicare Part D coverage.

Department renamed Health Behavior & Health Equity to reflect longstanding commitment to health equity

The Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health will become the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity, effective August 15, 2024. The new name reflects the department’s increasing focus on issues of health equity in research, teaching and service.

Health equity scholar Darrell Hudson named Health Behavior and Health Education chair

Leading health equity researcher Darrell Hudson, MPH ‘05, PhD ‘09, has been named chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His appointment for a five-year term, effective August 26, 2024, was approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents today.