Health and Behavioral Studies News

JMU expert: College athletes increasingly open about mental health

Discussing mental health and how to cope with various stressors is becoming more common among college athletes says JMU expert Bob Harmison.

Behavioral health provider shortage addressed by JMU program

Behavioral health providers in six counties in central Virginia will get a helping hand from 100 JMU graduate psychology students.

Health sciences alumna shares her path to PA school

"My advice for a prospective health sciences student at JMU is to never be afraid to ask for help and form a good work ethic."

Health sciences grad attending dental school on Army scholarship

The best piece of advice I can give to prospective students is to get involved and try something new. There are so many opportunities for success at JMU whether in the classroom or around campus."

Housekeeper Wendy Schwister goes above and beyond for OTCES

Housekeeper and certified mechanic, Wendy Schwister, has dedicated her time and knowledge to repairing OTCES' collection of bikes.

Vaccine infographic designed by and for JMU students

In the midst of COVID-19, students in HTH 245: Foundations of Infectious Diseases put together a friendly competition to design a COVID-19 vaccine infographic.

Psychology symposium took new form this year

In April, JMU psychology held its first virtual Student Research Symposium on Twitter. The event, typically held in-person, took an all new form this year due to the pandemic.

Health sciences alumni talk about publishing their research

Two health sciences alumni published their research

HSA students offer bilingual skills to Great Community Give

Two health services administration students, Devany Corvera and Odalys Hernandez, volunteered their Spanish language skills to help communicate the importance of community-based fundraising.

Health sciences senior headed to optometry school

"JMU has lived up to its academic reputation and more. I have found opportunities for personal growth and development not only academically, but also to expand beyond the classroom knowledge."

Occupational therapy program is next step for health sciences senior

Gerencser researched the health sciences program before visiting JMU, but it wasn't until she enrolled that she realized all of the opportunities the major has to offer.

JMU professor’s course on Audible is making listeners happy

In the two months since its publication, a JMU professor’s “happiness” course on Audible has a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Health sciences grad forges a future in medicine

Health sciences alumnus Evans Osuji (’17) found James Madison University a perfect setting to excel as both an academic and an athlete.

Rising to the occasion

The School of Nursing has a history of producing exceptionally qualified nurses able to meet the challenges of health care.

CHBS meeting focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The faculty and staff of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) took a break from spring semester planning to hold a virtual meeting focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)