As an Assistant Professor in Health & Human Development at Montana State University, Dr. Alison Brennan brings a focus on cutting-edge topics in mental health. Her academic pursuits dive into understanding the complexities of mental well-being, with a particular emphasis on prevention strategies and using quantitative research methods to build evidence-based practices.
Dedicated to shaping future professionals, Dr. Brennan teaches a range of courses that equip students with essential knowledge. These include vital topics like mental health literacy and stigma reduction, alongside explorations of adverse childhood experiences, parenting, and adolescent development. She also connects well-being to areas like food preservation and therapeutic horticulture, while ensuring students master statistics for social science research.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Brennan is deeply involved in community efforts and outreach. She serves on the Western Region Mental Health and Nutrition Network committee, collaborating with colleagues to advance mental health and nutritional well-being across the region. Her commitment extends to volunteering at the Cancer Support Community, offering her expertise to support individuals and families navigating cancer.
Dr. Brennan's work is marked by a strong belief in working across disciplines and a passion for putting research into action for real-world benefit. Her dedication to education, community service, and the field of mental health makes her a valued member of Montana State University and the wider community, continually contributing to the understanding and promotion of well-being.
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Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, provides a comprehensive approach to public health through interdisciplinary programs and research deeply connected to the needs of the state and region. Public health education and initiatives are primarily housed within the College of Education, Health & Human Development, featuring programs such as the undergraduate Community Health major and the interdisciplinary Master of Public Health. A key focus is addressing rural and Indigenous health equity, significantly advanced by the work of the Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity CAIRHE through community-based participatory research. This collaborative environment equips students with the skills to tackle complex health challenges and contribute to improving well-being across diverse populations.
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Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana. It is the state's largest university and offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68 fields, and doctoral degrees in 35 fields through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in the fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part-time faculty. MSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity" and had research expenditures of $129.6 million in 2017.
