Helping kids understand Alzheimer’s through animation
An animation of UH Mānoa children’s book Pōmai and Her Papa was developed to help keiki and caregivers understand Alzheimer’s.
Health tech breakthroughs shine in UH Mānoa innovation challenge
The competition highlighted PACE’s mission to bridge academic learning with practical, work-based problem-solving.
LGBTQ+ community groups fill gaps in youth mental health care
Community groups play a vital role in supporting youth mental health, but face ongoing challenges due to limited funding.
Respectful research with kūpuna focus of new guide
The 48-page resource guide is free and available online.
ʻĀina-based behavioral health program launched by JABSOM, Hawaiʻi Land Trust
The fellowship unites land stewardship and behavioral health to train culturally grounded providers who can serve Hawaii’s communities statewide.
Hawaiʻi perspectives highlighted at global Indigenous social work conference
UH joined global Indigenous leaders in Canada to share Hawaiʻi and Pacific perspectives on social work.
Hawaiʻi nonprofits bracing for federal shifts
Social Work faculty interviewed 24 nonprofit leaders from across the state to capture an early look at how organizations are being affected.
Psychedelic therapy training prepares future social workers
Psychedelic therapy content is being introduced this fall in the social work program to prepare future mental health professionals.
Kūpuna Interview Project showcases Indigenous-centered research
The study uplifts Native Hawaiian kupuna voices through Indigenous-centered storytelling and research.
Helping those with substance use disorders heal often leads to self-healing
Substance use disorders counseling offers new beginnings.
