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Nov. 18, 2019
Dr. Kenne's Tri-County Drug Prevention Project received coverage by WKSU. The story can be accessed HERE. For more information on the project, and other Center activities related to drug use, please visit the Center's Mental Health…
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Nov. 7, 2019
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers are taking a proactive approach to prevent substance abuse with a new tool funded by a $1.5 million grant. This initiative aims to create a predictive analytics system to identify emerging drug and alcohol…
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Oct. 31, 2019
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ is launching an innovative project to combat substance abuse in Northeast Ohio, backed by a $1.5 million grant. Collaborating with the Department of Computer Science, researchers aim to develop a big data analytics…
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Oct. 30, 2019
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s College of Public Health is teaming up with the Department of Computer Science to develop and implement drug prevention infrastructure in Portage, Geauga and Lake counties.

Oct. 7, 2019
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ has been awarded the Campus Leader in Mental Health Literacy Award by Kognito for its outstanding leadership as an institution that has worked tirelessly to support student mental health during the 2018-2019…

Sept. 18, 2019
Active Minds at Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ held their first meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year on Tuesday, September 10th. Because this day also happened to be National Suicide Prevention Day, Chapter President, Kayla Marker decided to…
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Aug. 27, 2019
The College of Public Health (CoPH) at Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ (KSU) has received a 5-year, $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop and implement a real time drug use…
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Aug. 27, 2019
The CPPH is launching a three-year project, Medina County Aware (MCA), to improve student mental wellness in partnership with Medina County schools and local health organizations. Led by Dr. Deric Kenne and Dr. Kim Laurene, the initiative…
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July 2, 2019
A new study by Edward Chiyaka and John Hoornbeek examines the Pathways Community HUB model for chronic illness care in Toledo, Ohio. Published in the Ohio Journal of Public Health, the research highlights key challenges, lessons learned,…
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April 11, 2019
Several Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State…