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.
The Mental Health Alliance leverages partnerships to expand learning opportunities for students and improve well-being in Georgia.
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.
The Prevention Research Center at Georgia State University works in tandem with Clarkston’s residents to address challenges and improve public health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Hank Johnson recently visited Clarkston to hear how the Georgia State University Prevention Research Center is helping improve health and well-being.
More than 250 participants, including Clarkston residents, community organizations and leaders attended the Summit at the Georgia State University Clarkston Campus.
