Your Voice Matters in Mental Health Research

Spotlight on Student Research

Meet Luis Garcia, a senior Psychology major at Wayne State University with a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis. As part of his honors thesis in collaboration with the Ruvvy Resilience Lab, Luis is conducting a research study that explores the connection between immigration and anxiety. His work focuses on understanding how sociodemographic, cultural, and coping factors relate to anxiety in both immigrant and non-immigrant populations. Learn more about the study and see how you can get involved below!

It is important to ensure that all voices are heard in science and mental health research, so we can create better support for everyone.

Researchers at Wayne State University are seeking adult volunteers to participate in a study of immigration and anxiety, specifically generalized anxiety in immigrant and non-immigrant populations, with associations with sociodemographic, cultural, and coping factors. This is an important topic to discuss given a lack of research on severity, prevalence, and correlates of anxiety in migrant populations as they are an underrepresented population in this area of research. This study will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Individuals of any cultural and religious background are eligible to participate. Eligible individuals must have to have lived in the United States for a minimum period of 3 years if having previous immigrated to the United States, or they must have been born in the United States.

Participation is voluntary and will not reflect your relationship with Wayne State University or any services you receive from the University. All data is confidential, and we will not ask you any personally identifying information. If you would like to participate, please click the link below to review information about the study and confirm your eligibility:

https://waynestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72MtsUuXxC7s1oi 

Para leer este información en Español, vea abajo.

Investigadores de Wayne State University están buscando voluntarios adultos para participar en un estudio sobre inmigración y ansiedad, específicamente ansiedad generalizada en poblaciones de inmigrantes y no inmigrantes, con asociaciones sociodemográficas, culturales, y factores de afrontamiento. Trata de un tema importante dada la falta de estudios sobre la gravedad, la prevalencia y las correlaciones de la ansiedad en la población inmigrante, ya que se trata de una población infrarrepresentada en este campo de investigación. Completar este estudio le llevará aproximadamente 15 minutos. Pueden participar personas de cualquier origen cultural y religioso. Los individuos elegibles deben haber vivido en los Estados Unidos por un período mínimo de 3 años si han inmigrado anteriormente a los Estados Unidos, o deben haber nacido en los Estados Unidos.  

La participación es voluntaria y no reflejará su relación con Wayne State University ni con los servicios que reciba de la Universidad. Todos los datos son confidenciales y no le pediremos ninguna información que le identifique personalmente. Si desea participar, haga clic en el siguiente enlace para revisar la información sobre el estudio y confirmar su elegibilidad:  

https://waynestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72MtsUuXxC7s1oi

RS2 Saturday Youth Program: Mental Health Awareness

Where: 24 Ferris Street Highland Park, MI 48203

When: Saturday, April 19 · 10am - 1pm ET

The REAL Skills 2.0 (RS2) Program is hosting a special in-person event focused on mental health awareness at the Fauver-Martin Club. This event will offer valuable information, resources, and support for those looking to better understand mental health and improve their well-being. It’s a great opportunity for community members to connect, learn, and gain insight into important mental health topics.

_{Mi-Sci Spark! Camps – Registration Now Open!}

Where: Michigan Science Center
When: Summer 2025

The Michigan Science Center is now accepting registrations for another exciting year of Spark! Camps. These engaging programs are designed to spark curiosity and inspire kids to explore new ideas through storytelling and hands-on activities.

Programs are available for youth in grades K-5. Topics range from engineering and chemistry to ecology and creative design. Spark! Camps offer a safe and supportive environment for young scientists to learn, create, and grow.

Spots fill up fast—check out the Michigan Science Center website for more details!

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