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In the Media

Learning To Live Well With Dementia

August 9, 2018

Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Aug. 9 Kaiser Health News story about the new book she co-authored, “Better Living with Dementia.” The story was also published in the Washington Post.

Do You Like ‘Dogs Playing Poker’? Science Would Like to Know Why

July 8, 2018

Research by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, about the effect that art-making has on stress hormones was cited in a July 8 New York Times.

Weighing the Health of Hot Dogs Without Killing the BBQ

July 7, 2018

A WHYY-FM "The Pulse" story featuring Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on the health aspects of hot dogs, in light of the Independence Day holiday, was picked up by NPR July 7 and 8.

Weighing the Health of Hot Dogs Without Killing the BBQ

July 7, 2018

A WHYY-FM "The Pulse" story featuring Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on the health aspects of hot dogs, in light of the Independence Day holiday, was picked up by NPR July 7 and 8.

Shall We Dance?

July 5, 2018

Christina Devereaux, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a July 5 story on WNPR (Connecticut Public Radio) about the therapeutic benefits of dance.

For Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Art Can be Healing

July 3, 2018

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story on her work analyzing decorative masks created by military service members recovering from traumatic brain injuries.

New Study Provides Insights into PTSD Among Military Patients

June 27, 2018

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 27 post on the news site of the National Endowment for the Arts on her study examining symbolism in the masks of military service members.

5 Questions to Ask at Your First Couples Therapy Session

June 4, 2018

Christian Jordal, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 4 article in New York magazine's The Cut about the questions people should try to ask in their first couples therapy sessions.