As the United States exerts growing pressure on Mexico, USC Dornsife political scientist Pamela Starr, author of The Making of Mexico, explains what Americans often misunderstand about the country next door and why the relationship matters.
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.
