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White knuckles, locked hands, and a cry for help

By Cristal Quijada

After surviving childhood trauma and debilitating panic attacks, Cristal Quijada, now a master's student in the online MPH program at Michigan Public Health, became a public health nurse advocating for trauma-informed, equitable mental health care.

Experts of experience: The importance of youth voices in school safety

By Sophia Martinez

Michigan Public Health student Sophia Martinez helped gather powerful stories from teens nationwide about school safety and active shooter drills, revealing deep emotional impacts and inspiring a call for youth-driven change.

Centering youth voices in gun violence prevention through a cross-city exchange

By Laney Rupp and Ebun Odueso

Youth leaders from Washington, DC, and Muskegon, MI, came together in a cross-city exchange to tackle gun violence. Through workshops, discussions, and shared experiences, they championed prevention strategies and empowered their communities to create lasting change.

Injury prevention in public health: Why 'accidents' aren't inevitable

By Jill Solomon, MPH '20 and Taylor Hautala, MPH '18

Injury prevention saves lives. Discover how this public health approach tackles issues like overdoses, crashes, and concussions — and why calling them 'accidents' misses the mark. Celebrate National Injury Prevention Day by learning more about these vital strategies.

What parents in Michigan - and everywhere - should know about secure gun storage after the Crumbley convictions

By Justin Heinze, April Zeoli, and Frank Vandervort

University of Michigan professors discuss the importance of safe gun storage practices in this article first published on The Conversation.

5 Takeaways from The Exchange: Public Health approaches to ending gun violence

Explore some of the compelling themes to address gun violence that were highlighted at The Exchange: Public Health Approaches to Ending Gun Violence.