Research impact

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Empowering communities: Transforming mental health care in Honduras

University of Michigan researcher scales mental health interventions globally by training local leaders as community facilitators

A University of Michigan program trains community leaders in Honduras to provide mental health support using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. The initiative helps vulnerable populations access care in a country where clinical mental health services are scarce.

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On the Heights: August 2025

Faculty testify on policy impacts, receive research grants, and share expertise on national platforms

Faculty expertise drives policy testimony, groundbreaking research, and national media coverage as Michigan Public Health advances health equity and community impact.

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New study on TB transmission among minorities in Arkansas highlights urgent need for focused prevention

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Black Arkansans experience a substantially higher risk of recently transmitted TB

A new study from Michigan Public Health and the Arkansas Department of Health reveals that, despite low overall rates, tuberculosis (TB) continues to disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic communities in Arkansas. The research highlights growing rates of recent TB transmission and calls for targeted prevention efforts and improved access to care to address persistent disparities.