Grant will allow U-M researchers to study how poverty affects the brain
December 18, 2019
ANN ARBOR—Researchers know that adversity—especially poverty-related adversity—increases the risk for anxiety and depression.Now, University of Michigan researchers have won a $6.7 million grant to study how poverty-related adversity might affect the development of threat and...
U-M research shows how wealth begets educational disparity
November 12, 2019
ANN ARBOR—It’s no secret that students whose families have more money typically perform better in school than those who come from homes with fewer financial resources.Now, new research led by the University of Michigan that followed students over a 27-year period sheds light on just how...
Racial discrimination linked to suicidal thoughts in African American men
October 31, 2019
ANN ARBOR—Suicide deaths among African American men have risen dramatically during the last 20 years, and racial discrimination may be a contributing factor in many cases, say University of Michigan researchers.A new U-M study found that various forms of discrimination are associated with...
Sarah Miller & team finds that the expansion of Medicaid not only improves enrollee health, but the full expansion nationwide wouldâve averted 15,600 deaths among the vulnerable Medicaid-eligible population.
July 22, 2019
A new study should put that argument to rest, permanently. The researchers found not only that the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act brought appreciable improvements in health to enrollees, but also that full expansion nationwide would have averted 15,600 deaths among the...
Seeing the doctor? Relax, youâll remember more
June 27, 2019
ANN ARBOR—Some patients feel shame, anxiety or fear immediately before seeing their doctor, making them tense. But if they can relax and become calm, patients will likely pay attention to and better comprehend health messages, suggests a new University of Michigan study.Researchers tested...
Looking at cognitive triggers for extremist violence through brain scans
June 18, 2019
ANN ARBOR—In a new journal article, a team of scientists led by Scott Atran, an adjunct research professor at the University of Michigan’s Ford School and Institute for Social Research, reveals insights into the psychology of radicalization and terrorist violence, gained by scanning the...
Jacqui Smith Awarded Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award
June 12, 2019
Jacqui Smith was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award by the Gerontological Society of America.This award is given to an individual who has fostered excellence in, and had a major impact on, the field by virtue of their mentoring, and whose inspiration is sought by...
Jacqui Smith (Michigan) receives Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award from the Gerontological Society of America
June 12, 2019
Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award Recipient: Jacqui Smith, PhD, FGSA, of the University of Michigan This award is given to an individual who has fostered excellence in, and had a major impact on, the field by virtue of their mentoring, and whose inspiration is sought by students and...
Responding to extremist attacks: For Muslim leaders, âItâs damned if you do, damned if you donâtâ
May 6, 2019
ANN ARBOR—Muslim leaders face a perilous task when asked to publicly respond to violent attacks carried out by Muslim extremists.Expressing empathy can satisfy non-Muslims, but accepting group responsibility can cultivate a perception of collective guilt, according to a newly published...
Toni Antonucci Recipient of the 2020 APS Mentor Award
April 15, 2019
The APS Mentor Award recognizes psychology researchers and educators who have shaped the future directions of science by fostering the careers of students and colleagues.A mentor can be many things: That professor or advisor who made a special effort, transforming our career paths; that...
