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Helping those with substance use disorders heal often leads to self-healing

Substance use disorders counseling offers new beginnings.

The new interactive tool provides real-time data to address Alzheimer’s and dementia in Hawaiʻi.

A free fall series at UH Mānoa explores Native Hawaiian cultural approaches to preventing generational trauma.

UH is partnering with Japan to explore innovative, tech-enabled and community-based solutions to support aging populations.

A Hawaiian-language children’s book developed at UH Mānoa helps families talk about dementia and support kūpuna with care and compassion.

The Social Work Workforce Development Hub will help address the shortage of social workers through training, support and data-driven strategies.

The Department of Public Health Sciences used an AI-powered simulation game to teach students about global health and pandemic response.

Renzymeir Baloran and Eden Sun were nationally recognized for leading statewide efforts in youth behavioral health.

Community members helped test a new UH-developed checklist for improving accessibility and inclusivity in garden spaces.

The Waʻa Collective works to improve mental health services in Hawaiʻi.