College of Health & Human Services
New UNH Certificate Prepares Social Workers to Support Student Mental Health
UNH is launching a new online Trauma-Informed School Social Work Graduate Certificate in spring 2026 to help address New Hampshire’s shortage of school-based mental health professionals. The program trains social workers to support student well-being and collaborate with educators through trauma-... Read More-
11/20/25
Karla Armenti Honored for Advancing Workplace Health and Inclusion
On the heels of her retirement, Karla Armenti is being recognized for her career dedicated to improving workplace safety. More specifically, Armenti... -
11/20/25
UNH’s Dementia Care Robot Project Enters Home Testing
UNH researchers have begun real-world testing of AI-enabled robotÌýin the homes of families caring for loved ones with dementia, exploring how the... -
11/18/25
For Older Adults Without Children, Friendship Can Be a Lifeline
UNH research finds older adults without children experience more loneliness, but strong friendships significantly reduce it. Marital status also... -
11/13/25
Celebrating the Career and Retirement of Karla Armenti
Honoring a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and safer workplaces.
Recent Stories
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10/01/19 - Teaching Rock Climbing to Make Better PeopleUNH researchers have found that outdoor behavioral health care, or wilderness therapy, is not only more effective than more traditional treatments but it's cheaper. Read More
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09/26/19 - For Teens, Outdoors Is GreaterA new study from UNH has found that adventure therapy is less expensive and more effecitve than traditional therapy. Read More
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09/25/19 - Coach in the Classroom"My mom passed away when I was 10 years old. For most of my siblings’ and my formative years, there was a lot of depending on each other and family." Read More
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09/18/19 - Meet UNH's New Faculty for 2019They’re scholars of psychology and security studies, nutrition and natural resources, economics, engineering and more. Read More
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08/16/19 - Translating Practice to Patient CareHands-on opportunities in UNH's nursing program preparedÌýJordan Lavallee '19 to begin her career at a regional hospital. Read More
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08/07/19 - From USMC to OTThe path Beth Fischer '19G took to becoming an occupational therapist is anything but typical. Read More
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08/01/19 - Chair of Recreation Management & Policy Named Fellow of AAPRABob Barcelona was recently selected as a Fellow in the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Read More





















































