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This summer, psychology majors from the University of Georgia studied occupational health and well-being under the direction of Dr. Malissa Clark, department head and professor of industrial-organizational psychology.

Research shows that inequality could lead to higher rates of mental illness. 

Daisi Brand, a psychology Ph.D. student at UGA, is shedding new light on what really makes first dates successful. Her research shows that it’s not the setting that matters most, but the quality of the conversation and the connection you build.

New research from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University, led by Richard Slatcher and Julianne Holt-Lunstad, finds that attending live, in-person events, especially with friends and on a recurring basis, boosts social connection and helps combat loneliness.