Hyejin Jung

Hyejin Jung is an Associate Professor of Social Work and Program Coordinator for the Master of Social Work program at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her work focuses on addressing mental health disparities in underserved populations, particularly in subsidized housing and Latino/Hispanic communities along the US-México border. She also investigates the role of mental health literacy and stigma reduction in improving service utilization.

Dr. Jung’s research integrates clinical and sociological perspectives, exploring intersections between chronic conditions like diabetes and pandemic health outcomes. She has contributed to projects supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), including Grant No. DUE-0963648 and CREST Grant No. HRD-1242122, which emphasize community engagement and translational research.

Her publications from 2021–2025 highlight two major trends: 1) the application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in managing hyperglycemia and diabetes complications, and 2) mental health challenges among marginalized populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to health equity and evidence-based interventions.

Although featured awards are listed in her profile, specific award names or details are not provided in the text. She coordinates interprofessional education initiatives and advocates for community partnerships to strengthen mental health promotion efforts.

In advising and grants, Dr. Jung oversees the MSW program and has secured federal funding for health research. Her work bridges academic research with practical solutions for systemic healthcare barriers, especially in border regions and subsidized housing environments.