Start 2026 by fostering meaningful family connections with insights from Marizen Ramirez, PhD. In her latest article, she underscores how simple, empathetic conversations at home can nurture lifelong coping skills and emotional resilience in children — drawing from both her experience as a parent and her research in trauma-informed adolescent health.
Anais Ortiz, a current PhD student in Public Health, explores whether warning labels and alerts can truly safeguard adolescents from the negative impacts of social media. Her piece dives into the complexities of digital well-being and calls for stronger strategies to protect youth in today’s online world.
Save the Date: Lifespan, Health Span, Joy Span: A Love Connection
Thursday, February 12
Mark your calendars for an exciting installment of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which will explore the ongoing discussion surrounding lifespan, health span, and the pursuit of joy. This program will emphasize the importance of connections in how we live, age, and thrive. Desserts will be provided.
UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, 856 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92697
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