The impact of disordered urban environments on mental health
with Dick Sadler and Julia Felton
How do disordered urban environments impact mental health symptoms and disorders? Richard C. Sadler and Julia W. Felton, the speakers of our first episode, explore how redlining, blockbusting, and gentrification influence anxiety and depression, through a case study in Baltimore, Maryland.
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About the Speakers
Richard C. Sadler is an associate professor in the Division of Public Health and Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University. His research interests lie at the intersection of urban planning and public health, including chronic disease and health equity-related outcomes related to disinvestment, deindustrialization, and urban decline in Rust Belt cities.
Julia W. Felton is an assistant scientist in the Center for Health Policy & Health Services Research at Henry Ford Health. Her research centers around understanding environmental impacts on adolescent development and preventing risky behaviors across the lifespan.