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New Study Offers Insight on Impact of Masculinity on the Mental Health of Gay Black Men
A recent study conducted by University of Kentucky College of Social Work researcher Keith J. Watts, Ph.D., discusses the social construction of masculinity and the implications it has on the
College of Social Work Study Examines Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on Employment of Mothers With Young Children
Results of a new study from the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky indicate mothers experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) are significantly more likely to be unemployed if they have a three-year-old child.
Dr. Julie Cerel Receives Engagement Award for Suicide Survivors, Research
A new project, spearheaded by a team of researchers in the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, aims to empower those with lived experience of suicide. The project —
UK College of Social Work Awarded $1.1 Million to Study Suicide Exposure in Military Populations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2019) — It’s a staggering statistic — nearly half of Americans report they know someone who has died by suicide. Every one of these deaths leaves
New Lab Addresses Mental Health, Wellness Among Military Population
Ultimately, the lab will be a vehicle to maximize efficiency, coordination and planning. Every day, men and women across the nation choose to serve — together, they vow to protect