Prevention Research Center at Penn State

⚡ New publication alert: Integrating Motivational Interviewing into Community Coalition Technical Assistance: The Coalition Check-Up: #d1e1397" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

⚡ New publication alert: Corporate Profits and the Health of Americans, by Anthony Biglan, Ronald J. Prinz, and Diana Fishbein. Link to article: mdpi.com/2227-9032/14/1… Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️

💡 Evidence shows that empathic response rates in young people may be declining. Our dialogue will consider how to promote the key skill of empathy in adolescence. 🤝 @PRCPennState I @uniofgalway I @intaward I @Foroige I Warriors for Humanity Project 🔗wiltonpark.org.uk/event/promotin…

Welcome to the PRC, Joe Lancaster! Joe studies recovery from substance use disorders from a chronic care perspective, using intensive longitudinal methods. For more info. on our Prevention and Methodology Training program, visit pamt.psu.edu

Welcome to the PRC, Yuqi Shen! Yuqi studies the day-to-day effects of modifiable behaviors (e.g., sleep, physical activity) on substance use, using innovative quantitative methods. For more info. on our Prevention and Methodology Training program, visit pamt.psu.edu

Welcome to the PRC, Anna Newell! Anna studies drug policy and substance use with a specific focus on unintended crime and health-related consequences of drug policies. For more info. on our Prevention and Methodology Training program, visit pamt.psu.edu

We are thrilled to welcome @EmmaSkogseth as a predoctoral fellow in our Prevention and Methodology Training Program! She examines pathways to treatment and treatment outcomes among women with co-occurring substance use disorder and serious mental illness.

The "Power of Parents" handbooks created by Penn State Professor Rob Turrisi help parents have positive conversations with their children about drinking alcohol -- the risks, consequences, and how to make safer choices. Download the FREE handbooks here: madd.org/power-of-paren…

First day of fall semester classes at #PennState! Good luck as you embark upon a new semester! 💥

We are thrilled to welcome Sienna Strong-Jones to our Prevention and Methodology Training Program! Her research focuses on prevention & intervention strategies for substance use & inter-generational transmission of trauma among marginalized populations. bit.ly/3HtWsoC

Parents can help prevent underage substance use! Attend a free webinar on Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. ET, "Talk Early, Talk Often" with Penn State Professor Rob Turrisi. Registrants will receive a link to the recording to view any time. Register here: bit.ly/411YliY

Join a FREE online course on School Connectedness to discover how fostering a sense of belonging boosts student well-being & academic success.💡 Perfect for educators, youth-serving professionals, and prevention partners. Enroll here: ow.ly/PYba50WBGor

Choosing a school-based mindfulness program can be a daunting task. Programs vary in their content, cost, length, and expected outcomes. Check out this helpful analysis conducted by Sebrina Doyle Fosco and Deb Schussler: ow.ly/CPaY50WuJxH

Researchers: Want to connect with policymakers to share your findings & inform policy? Check out these free, online training modules, designed to take 10 minutes or less: ow.ly/VvX150Wr8S8

.@PennStateHDFS researcher Blake Colaianne returned to the high school where he used to teach to ask students to help him make a #mindfulness and #compassion curriculum more engaging and meaningful for them. Here's what he learned: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ja…

Researchers: The first wave of data Penn State’s HEALthy Brain and Child Development study is now available to researchers interested in addressing a wide-range of questions, including how environments and substances impact infant & child development. prevention.psu.edu/news/early-bra…

A recent study suggests that targeting conflict in close personal relationships -- family and peers -- could reduce adolescent risk for impulsivity. Learn more in this paper: ow.ly/uBCi50WeW1w

🌟 Exciting research alert! A study involving 356 kids from PA Head Start centers revealed that a social-emotional learning intervention led to better behavioral adjustment and higher GPAs in high school. Learn more: ow.ly/Vuwn50WbCkI

@vaibhaviven @LeoKalotihos and I presented our meta-analysis on #internalizing and #externalizing trajectories and their relations to #SubstanceUse at @SRCDtweets #SRCD2025 #SRCD #2025SRCD

Research on our PROSPER program has connected school belonging with reduced suicide risk among adolescents. Tune into the Adolescence Deep Dive podcast to learn more about the research published by Sunhye Bai, Greg Fosco, Mark Feinberg and Dick Spoth. ow.ly/GfE050VSzJt