Mental Health

Participant feedback offers insight into mental health treatment completion.

More than 80% of 25-34-year-olds and more than 50% of respondents across all age groups already use AI for mental health care.

Recognizing the need for more precise community investments to support youth mental health.

Melissa Villodas’ exploration of mental health treatment retention among incarcerated men with mental illness enforces the importance of participant feedback to understand program completion.

Melissa Villodas, youth mental health researcher, explores the complex influence of neighborhood amenities in shaping youth depression and anxiety.

Stimulating the senses soothes the mind.

Researcher Michelle Hand finds that music and nature decrease anxiety, stress, and depression

Meng Mu moved house, what a science!

Rocío Rodríguez Morales, MSW ‘25, a first-generation student, found support and community at George Mason as she forged a new career path with her third degree.

Dean Melissa Perry discusses how digital compulsion hijacks our brains in her "Psychology Today" column.