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'U Good', an initiative by the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use, was featured in an article by KentWired.
KENT, OH - Results from a study, led by William Lechner and colleagues of KSU, were highlighted in a recent Nature article about mental health and alcohol use. &nb
Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers have confirmed a troubling trend: college students are drinking more since the pandemic began. Through extensive surveys, they've found that increased stress and psychological distress have driven this rise in alcohol consumption, particularly among those struggling with anxiety and depression. As universities prepare for the return to classes, discover what this research means for student well-being and why access to support resources is more crucial than ever.
Campus Drug Prevention highlighted the article put out by WKYC on a study led by William Lechner, Ph.D. and Deric Kenne, Ph.D. that focuses on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the alcohol consumption of college students.
Is the pandemic driving college students to drink more than ever? WKYC covered the surprising findings from the CPPH’s new study that explores the impact of COVID-19 on student drinking habits.
Curious about the link between campus closures and student drinking habits? A new study from Â鶹ÊÓƵ reveals how psychological distress is fueling alcohol consumption during the pandemic.
Portage County is set to benefit from a $25,000 initiative funded by the Ohio Department of Mental Health to enhance mental health literacy and promote available resources. Led by Dr. Kim Laurene, this program aims to address the mental health challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cleveland's News Channel 5 recently broadcast a story covering the Center's Cell Phone Pilot Study managed by Dr. Deric Kenne and colleagues in Computer Science.
KENT, Ohio — It’s no secret we’re on our phones now more than ever. A Pew Research study shows smartphone usage has grown more than 50%.
Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., of the Department of Computer Science partnered with Deric Kenne, Ph.D., of the College of Public Health in an exploratory research effort to develop a computer learning framework using cell phones to monitor student