Mental & Behavioral Health

Across a wide range of mental and behavioral health conditions, IHPI experts study issues related to access to services, service delivery and organization, and treatment effectiveness and outcomes. Their goal: to advance evidence that will improve mental health and wellbeing throughout the life course.
 

Highly processed food

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January 30, 2023
1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction, U-M poll finds

Much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food seen among older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation

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Mark Ilgen
Mark Ilgen, Ph.D.
Substance use disorder treatment and suicide prevention
Erin Bonar, Ph.D.
Erin Bonar, Ph.D.
Mental health services and substance use
Thuy Nguyen
Thuy Nguyen, Ph.D., M.P.A.
Healthcare policy analysis, prescribing behavior, substance use
Bradley Zebrack
Bradley Zebrack, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.W.
Cancer and psychosocial support
Lydia Li
Lydia Li, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Behavior health interventions for older adults, healthy aging, ageism and health
Denise Saint Arnault
Denise Saint Arnault, Ph.D., M.S., R.N., FAAN
Mental health, trauma recovery, and help-seeking
Laura Hirschbein
Laura Hirshbein, M.D., Ph.D.
Mental health and children's behavioral healthcare services
Lynae Darbes
Lynae Darbes, Ph.D.
Interventions to improve health behaviors and treatment outcomes with vulnerable populations
Lara Coughlin
Lara Coughlin, Ph.D.
Improved access and reach of substance use treatments