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MyVoice student researcher produces report on youth perspectives on financial independence
Photo of MyVoice Director Dr. Tammy Chang and student researcher Carson Downer. As someone pursuing a degree in Public Policy, with minors in political science as well as law, justice, and social change, University of Michigan rising junior Carson Downer is accustomed...
MyVoice presents data on youth perspectives about healthy eating
MyVoice researchers served up a banquet of information about the importance of good nutrition and healthy food accessibility among young people 14 to 24. They did so at the recent AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting in Minneapolis. Ainsley Meyerson (pictured on the...
New MyVoice study examines survey response characteristics among participating youth
Photo of MyVoice Project Manager Marika Waselewski, who gave the research presentation at the American Association for Public Opinion Research Annual Conference. MyVoice project researchers are interested in hearing what young people ages 14-24 have to say on...
MyVoice publishes paper on benefits of youth collaboration in pediatric health research
The MyVoice team recently shared the perspectives of youth researchers, research trainees and mentors, and a youth activism and civic engagement leader to illustrate how youth partnerships in pediatric health research can ground research goals and outcomes. By...
Many young adults favor at-home STI testing for convenience and privacy
Original story by Beata Mostafavi of Michigan Medicine. Image by Justine Ross. Stigma, privacy and inconvenience are among the many barriers that may prevent some adolescents and young adults from addressing sexual health with a traditional health provider. But many...
Beezin’: The dangerous TikTok trend involving Burt’s Bees
Original story by Tessa Roy of Michigan Medicine. Image by Justine Ross. Using Burt’s Bees to get buzzed? Bad idea. “Beezin’,” which gained popularity throughout the 2010s, made a 2023 comeback on TikTok. Various “beezers” claim that applying Burt’s Bees lip balm to...
Youth say entertainment media has both positive and negative effects on their mental health and thoughts of suicide
Pictured above are national experts on child and adolescent psychiatry including, from left to right, Ardis Martin, MD, Jane Harness, DO, Casey Berson, MD, Kelly Hill, MD, and Amy Meadows, MD, who took part in a discussion about entertainment media and its effects on...
Federal executive order aimed at creating more effective school-based active shooter training aligns with MyVoice study recommendations
A recently signed federal executive order that aims to combat emerging firearm threats in the schools and to improve school-based active-shooter drills address the findings of a MyVoice study on the same topic. Respondents in a nationwide sample of youth aged 14-24...
Undergrad students present findings from MyVoice study on youth perspectives and experiences with Fentanyl
Trinity Amalraj and Sophia Davis not only dip their toes into research, they also find mentors, community and confidence with their project involvement. Thanks to their work with MyVoice members and survey data, college students Trinity Amalraj and Sophia Davis have...