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Out of Isolation: Applying the Healing Spirit to the Social Determinants of Mental Health

This Health Praxis Lab explored the systemic barriers to mental well-being—such as social isolation, stigma, and mistrust—and examined their impact on communities. Through experiential and community-engaged learning, students investigated the socioecological factors influencing mental health, worked to reduce stigma, and co-created interventions aimed at fostering a more inclusive and just society.

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Air Quality, Health and Society

In this Praxis Lab, students tackled the pressing issue of air quality by exploring the science, economics, and policies that impact the air we breathe.

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Adventure, Risk, and Rescue

This Praxis Lab explored the technical, philosophical, social, and medical dimensions of outdoor recreation and wilderness medicine. Students engaged in critical discussions, case studies, and hands-on learning to better understand the ethical complexities of risk-taking in extreme environments.

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