All Posts: mental health

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4 Tips To Counter Brain Rot in 2026, According to Medical School Professors

Learn more about what brain rot is and how to combat it without having to commit to a full social media detox with these tips from professors at Georgetown’s School of.…

January 12, 2026

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New Berkley School of Nursing Certificate Program Expands Access to Mental Health Care in Communities

To help address the nation’s escalating mental health needs, the Berkley School of Nursing has launched a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certificate…

December 18, 2025

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Georgetown University and MedStar Health Launch Center to Rapidly Improve the Health and Well-being of Children in Washington and Beyond

Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health today announce the launch of a large, multidisciplinary, innovative center designed to rapidly advance equitable systems…

October 27, 2024

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School of Health’s Global Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative Builds Community with Art

Students, faculty and staff gathered in St. Mary’s Hall to celebrate “From Ill-Being to Well-Being and the Liminal States In-Between: Art Exhibit,” a student-centered,…

May 11, 2024

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Georgetown Team Leads Transformative Effort to Improve Mental Health Support for Military Families

Adolescent mental health challenges are common among U.S. military families. A new transformative effort led by Georgetown University aims to help change the intervention and…

March 7, 2024

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Aspen Institute Grant Supports Georgetown Community Mental Health Workers Program

(December 12, 2023) — The Aspen Institute’s Ascend, a catalyst and convener for diverse leaders working across systems and sectors to build intergenerational family…

December 12, 2023

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Behavioral Health in D.C. and Drove Significant Growth in Telehealth Care

The COVID-19 pandemic drove an increased demand for behavioral health services, but thanks to an increase in the availability of telehealth services, a greater number of…

April 20, 2023

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Black People in Rural Areas Have Greater Mental Health Resiliency Than White People

Finding in North Carolina is one of the first to explore this relationship and has implications for other areas of the country. WASHINGTON (March 4, 2023) — Black people living…

March 4, 2023

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Study Finds Adverse Impact of Climate on Mental Health in Bangladesh

Extreme heat and humidity and other climate-related events have an alarming impact on mental health outcomes in terms of depression and anxiety in Bangladesh, the world’s…

February 6, 2023

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Facebook Whistleblower Encourages Students to Demand Transparency from Social Media Companies

(February 11, 2022) — Frances Haugen, the former Facebook project manager turned whistleblower, shared an informative and empowering message at “How Social Media Impacts Teen…

February 11, 2022