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Melissa Bessaha

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Professor Melissa Bessaha
Melissa BessahaAssociate Professor; Chair of Families, Youth, and Transition to Adulthood SpecializationSchool of Social Welfare

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Young Adult Mental Health Transition to Adulthood Educational Disparities College Students Higher Education Equity Migrant Youth Immigrant Youth Social Determinants of Mental Health Social Support Loneliness and Social Isolation Social Work in Higher Education Program Evaluation

Biography

Dr. Melissa Bessaha’s research, teaching and practice focuses on promoting the mental health and wellbeing of youth and young adults. Her scholarly work is dedicated to informing culturally responsive practice interventions and policies to ameliorate barriers to mental health services and higher education.

Education

  • PhD in Social Work, University of Maryland
  • MSW (Master of Social Work), New York University
  • MA in Psychology, Stony Brook University
  • BS, Stony Brook University

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January 19, 2023Continuing rise in anxiety, depression in young adults predates COVID-19NPR Phoenix (KJZZ-FM)Read Article
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