Connecting Community
Connecting Community
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State is focused on identifying solutions for a growing health threat in the U.S. — social isolation.
$1.5 Million Grant to Expand Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Tool Developed by Georgia State Researchers
$1.5 Million Grant to Expand Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Tool Developed by Georgia State Researchers
iQuit Mindfully, which was developed by a team led by Associate Professor Claire Spears, has been shown to help smokers quit, with up to 35 percent of participants successfully quitting after using the tool, compared to 7 percent for the general population.
GSU Prevention Research Center Receives $5 Million Grant, Focuses on Social Connectedness
GSU Prevention Research Center Receives $5 Million Grant, Focuses on Social Connectedness
Working with community partners in the refugee resettlement hub of Clarkston, Ga., the Prevention Research Center will explore how evidence-based interventions that combine mindfulness with cognitive behavioral therapy can be adapted to reduce social isolation and loneliness in highly diverse communities.
Georgia State University Expands Mental Health Support for Refugee, Immigrant and Migrant Communities
Georgia State University Expands Mental Health Support for Refugee, Immigrant and Migrant Communities
The Mental Health Alliance leverages partnerships to expand learning opportunities for students and improve well-being in Georgia.
Researchers Working to Heal Trauma Among Afghan Mothers in Clarkston, Ga.
Researchers Working to Heal Trauma Among Afghan Mothers in Clarkston, Ga.
Through five sessions delivered over five weeks, the researchers seek to equip participants with mental health awareness and coping skills that aim to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Listening to Clarkston: How GSU Partnered with Local Organizations to Provide a Forum for Community-Led Solutions
Listening to Clarkston: How GSU Partnered with Local Organizations to Provide a Forum for Community-Led Solutions
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University works in tandem with Clarkston’s residents to address challenges and improve public health.
Perimeter College Hits Record in Sponsored Funding in FY 2023
Perimeter College Hits Record in Sponsored Funding in FY 2023
Perimeter College hit a record in sponsored grants during FY 23. One of those grants was a $600,000 Georgia Health Care Workforce grant for the college's nursing program to fund new simulators for student clinical practice.
Congressman Hank Johnson visits Clarkston to Celebrate Expansion of Georgia State’s Community Based English Program
Congressman Hank Johnson visits Clarkston to Celebrate Expansion of Georgia State’s Community Based English Program
The expansion of the English language instruction program lays the foundation for access to post-secondary education, career success and improved health and well-being in the Clarkston, Ga., community.
Finding Refuge for Refugees
Finding Refuge for Refugees
A powerful network of researchers and community members are working to improve the lives of people in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the U.S. and provide access to resources amid the pandemic.
Poster Campaign Raises Vaccine Confidence in Clarkston
Poster Campaign Raises Vaccine Confidence in Clarkston
As part of its continuing efforts to increase the Clarkston community’s confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, the Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University, in collaboration with the Dekalb County Board of Health, has launched the “Get Your Vaccine Today” poster campaign.