Kennesaw State collaborative mental health projects featured in Research with Relevance

KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 25, 2022

Mental health resources researcher Monica Nandan is the guest for 石榴直播鈥檚 Research with Relevance program this week in a Friday at 11 a.m.

Monica Nandan
Monica Nandan

During the event, Nandan will focus her discussion on three current research projects. These interdisciplinary research projects have a focus on mental health, including access to resources for college students and improving first responders鈥� abilities in handling behavioral health-related emergencies in the field. Her research includes collaborations with Kennesaw State students and faculty in varying fields including engineering, psychology, health informatics, marketing and more.

Nandan, who joined 石榴直播 in 2012, is the director of strategic partnerships and social impact for the and teaches courses on social work and human services.

Kennesaw State鈥檚 is highlighting the research of department chairs and directors during the current season of Research with Relevance throughout the spring semester. Research with Relevance began during the Spring 2020 semester, creating a venue for 石榴直播 faculty across disciplines to engage in conversation on a variety of research topics and allow for an audience to participate in the discussion virtually.

Nandan earned a Ph.D. in social work from Florida State University and has master's degrees in social work, health care and finance. 

For additional information on the talk and to learn about future guests, visit .

鈥� Meagan Lowney

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 石榴直播 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.