Tag: Kristin August

Psychology Study Assessing How Health Care Providers and Students Speak to Patients with Mental Health Issues

Psychology Study Assessing How Health Care Providers and Students Speak to Patients with Mental Health Issues

Health care providers – and health care providers in training – will soon have a more informed understanding of how to talk to patients with mental health issues, thanks to a new Rutgers University–Camden study.

Posted in: Research Highlights

Innovative Research Project Teaches Families How to Manage Type 2 Diabetes Together

Innovative Research Project Teaches Families How to Manage Type 2 Diabetes Together

Successful diabetes management may soon begin closer to home – with the help of easily accessible, online interactive learning – thanks to a new Rutgers University–Camden research project.

Posted in: Community Outreach

Bad Eating Habits? A Thinner Partner Might be a Problem in a Same-Sex Relationship, say Researchers

Bad Eating Habits? A Thinner Partner Might be a Problem in a Same-Sex Relationship, say Researchers

Although research has shown the influence of social relationships on these behaviors, a groundbreaking study by Rutgers–Camden researchers shows the influence of romantic relationships on eating habits for same-sex couples.

Posted in: Research Highlights

Rutgers In The News

Bloomberg Law: Thursday, July 29
(login required) “DRUG BILLS TAKE NARROW ROAD TO REIN IN PATENT DEALS, LOWER COSTS” Michael Carrier (distinguished professor, RLAW) is quoted in this report.
Los Angeles Times: Monday, July 26
“HOW TO HELP YOUR TEEN NAVIGATE BODY IMAGE ANXIETY AMID THE PANDEMIC” Charlotte Markey (professor, FASC-psychology) offers tips for having conversations about body image with teens.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Monday, July 26
“HOW A LABORER FOR A MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRM WON $600,000 FOR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION” Stacy Hawkins (vice dean and professor, RLAW) discusses workplace racial discrimination cases in this report.
Cherry Hill Sun: Monday, July 26
“CHERRY HILL NATIVE FINDS PURPOSE IN ACADEMIC AND NONPROFIT WORLDS” This profile on Justin Deng (assistant professor, SBC-accounting) highlights his career and his work with both local and international nonprofit organizations.
TAPinto: Sunday, July 25
“LOCAL BARBERS RECRUITED TO RAISE VACCINATION RATES IN CAMDEN” Bob Atkins (associate professor, SNC) is quoted in this report about a program implemented through a partnership between Rutgers–Camden and the Center for Family Services, and sponsored by New Jersey Health Initiatives.
NJ Spotlight News: Friday, July 23
“COMMUNITY POLICING: EXAMINING WHAT WORKS — AND WHAT DOESN’T WORK” Kayla Preito-Hodge (assistant professor, FASC-criminal justice) is interviewed about her recently published study on reducing police violence.