Mandel School’s National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities now formally independent September 19, 2018The National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities (NIMC) initiative, founded in 2013 to help cities and organizations refine their...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
The trust older patients place in doctors can compromise their medical care: study September 4, 2018Placing trust in doctors to advocate for their health needs, older adults rarely ask for referrals to specialists,...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social SciencesResearch·
5 things to know about… poetry August 21, 2018Today is National Poet’s Day, which is fitting to celebrate at Case Western Reserve University, as this year’s common...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social SciencesUniversity News·
Positive coping strategy in Islam linked with less depression, anxiety from spiritual struggles August 13, 2018Adopting an Islamic concept of coping with spiritual struggles, known as “spiritual jihad,” is associated with post-traumatic growth...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
Juvenile diversion programs work, but new CWRU research shows they also curb tendencies to reoffend in early adulthood August 1, 2018Juveniles who complete diversion programs for their crimes are less likely to continue their criminal activity as adults,...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
Celebrating 100 years at the Mandel School July 10, 2018Case Western Reserve University has a long, rich history in social work. As the nation’s first university-affiliated professional...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
Legacy of ‘redlining’: How 1930s Cleveland mortgage-lending maps mirror today’s poverty July 5, 2018Many of the Cleveland neighborhoods that banks “redlined” almost a century ago have some of the city’s highest...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
Study: African-Americans who attend church less likely to suffer mental-health issues than those who don’t June 19, 2018Case Western Reserve University researchers examine how social relationships affect depression, suicide and other issues African-Americans who regularly...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social SciencesResearch·
Study suggests social workers could help families navigate foreclosure, protect the American Dream May 31, 2018Community-based service professionals think that helping clients navigate a financial crisis—such as foreclosure—is a good idea. We know...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·
Exposure to domestic violence costs U.S. government $55 billion each year May 3, 2018CWRU study shows exposure to domestic violence carries long-term consequences for both children, society The federal government spends...FeaturedHumanities, Art & Social Sciences·