USC Dornsife News

USC Dornsife researchers investigate for the first time if DMV reporting mandates are associated with clinicians’ likelihood of underdiagnosing dementia.

Models show that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been little research that looks into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.

Macie Miller always dreamed of going to USC. Now that she’s officially a Trojan, she plans to continue being a mental health advocate as she soaks up the new world around her. [1¾ min read]

The COVID-19 lockdown has been difficult for expectant mothers. The added stress of the pandemic could have long-term health consequences for mother and child. [6½ min read]

USC researchers studying sibling bereavement in 43 countries note that such deaths raise risk factors for health and social issues in the surviving children. [2 min read]

USC Dornsife’s Stephen Lopez leads a community event advising people how they can assist loved ones who may have a serious mental illness.

Genoeconomist Daniel Benjamin and a team of researchers find three genetic variants associated with how happy or satisfied a person reports feeling about his or her life.

USC Dornsife alumnus Shinichi Daimyo provides at-risk populations with better mental health care. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans will enable him to bring resources to the most marginalized and vulnerable patients.

Daniel Dodgen ’86 helps communities cope with disaster.