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Research Opportunity: See Below! Contact: project.emerge@utoronto.ca

ATTENTION: Calling all emerging adults who regularly use alcohol and experience symptoms of depression. Do you meet the criteria below? If so, please email project.emerge@utoronto.ca to learn more about this exciting research opportunity!

Opportunity to participate in research about alcohol use and mental health in emerging adults! Do you meet the criteria below? If so, please email project.emerge@utoronto.ca to learn more about this opportunity.

ATTENTION young adults of Black Jamaican descent who have been in or are involved in romantic relationships: are you interested in participating in PEARL's research and being compensated for your time? See the photos below for more details + instructions!

How has COVID-19 affected your mental health (MH)? One study finds that students without preexisting MH problems, but not students with preexisting MH problems, reported a greater sense of loneliness during the pandemic. Read more here: psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/ca…

Stop scrolling! Did you take care of yourself today? Take a minute and consider how these factors might affect your mental health: Not enough? Find more #selfcare tips here: doi.org/10.1080/104013…

Q: How can you celebrate #WorldListeningDay? A: Get involved in our research regarding healthy communication between parents and EAs! See the photo attached to find out more about this great opportunity to learn and earn (*meetings will be held over Zoom, NOT in the lab).

In honour of #WorldListeningDay, check out the two articles below regarding the influence of parental practices on alcohol problems in EAs: Childhood Maltreatment: - doi.org/10.15288/jsad.… Attachment Styles: - doi.org/10.1080/160663…

As #PrideMonth comes to an end, let’s look at some of PEARL’s insights into protective factors against alcohol use and consequences in LGBQ EAs: Read more at doi.org/10.1080/193616…

Happy #PrideDay 🏳️‍🌈! While today is a day of celebration, let us acknowledge the struggles facing the LGBTQ2+ community. Learn more at the link below about alcohol use and consequences in LGBT EAs. More to come on protective factors! tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Today and everyday, we honour the contributions of Indigenous Canadians and strive towards reconciliation. See the infographic attached to learn more about some of the unique challenges facing Indigenous EAs in post-secondary education.

Participate in exciting research being done in our lab on #Instagram and #wellbeing! Email sarah.haller@mail.utoronto.ca if interested #MentalHealth #Psychology #SocialMedia #research

Survey finds young adults report feeling lonely more often than older adults. ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

Are young people spending too much time vamping in the dark? Late night cellphone use can interfere with healthy sleep patterns and is associated with depressed moods, lower self-esteem and reduced coping abilities. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mo…

Gamble 4 or more times a month? You could be eligible to participate in our study! #gambling #research #study #psychology kijiji.ca/v-community-ot…

Does more need to be done to prevent loneliness in young adulthood? Study finds lonelier young adults were more likely to experience mental health problems. cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Young adults can feel like a little fish in a big pond when new on-campus? Study’s finding suggest that where undergraduates choose to go to school can have an effect on their mental health. theconversation.com/choosing-the-w…

Study finds LGBTQ youth may have a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as #depression, #anxiety, and #suicide. reuters.com/article/us-hea…