Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work | University of Hawaiʻi System News

Fewer older Korean Americans utilize mental health services

Thirty percent of older Korean American immigrants experienced mental distress, but only 5.7% had used mental health services.

Professor Monique Chyba and Assistant Professor Thomas Lee shared the latest COVID-19 data and prevention tips with UH Mānoa athletic teams.

The results will help bring awareness to postpartum depression not only being a mental health issue, but also a public health concern.

The findings are useful in targeting interventions for reducing risk among the population.

The funds will be used to increase COVID-19 testing and disseminate educational curriculum to schools in rural and underserved communities.

The new online dashboard is available for anyone interested in tracking local data associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The scholarship will serve as an enduring memorial to her spirit and connection to the community.

Thomas Lee described the three types of transmission of COVID-19 and how to best reduce the spread of the virus.

The UH community and others are encouraged to participate in the 10-minute survey to help address COVID-19 health and social welfare issues.

Callers in need of access to mental health resources and substance use treatment services can call Hawaiʻi C.A.R.E.S.