On a day for the history books, Amanda Gorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."

New article alert! We emphasize the importance of mental health screening & access for Black adolescents. BIG shoutout to the PI Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN of her CDC funded study and to co-authors Sierra Carter Dr. David Lardier #protectBlackyouth tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Strong work! Thank you to the awesome team! #protectblackyouth CDC @IjeomaOo Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN Sierra Carter

Participate in a research study via Zoom? We are evaluating the impact of a single 20-minute Exercise (AIE) and a 30-minute Zoom-based education session on perceptions of alcohol use. Earn a FITBIT WATCH&$40 Amazon GC! unmnutrition.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8n… #Albuquerque #researstudy

I'm truly grateful that my community-based substance use and mental health prevention research was highlighted by the NIH Director. Thank you for the platform and I hope this shows the scientific community the importance of community-engaged scholarship and the voices of youth!

Thank you for highlighting our research!!! Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN Dr. Guy Weissinger, PhD, RN Sierra Carter Dr. David Lardier

Thank you for highlighting our research!!! Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN Dr. Guy Weissinger, PhD, RN Sierra Carter Dr. David Lardier UGA PRISMS Lab

Thank you for highlighting our research!!! Bridgette M. (Brawner) Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN Dr. Guy Weissinger, PhD, RN Sierra Carter Dr. David Lardier UGA PRISMS Lab

Check out our 1-page infographic on a CDC funded study (PI: Dr. Bridgette Brawner). Share our infographic with your friends, colleagues, and organizations that are focused on improving mental health access for Black children. #oparalab #thesashlab #ResearchFridays

New publication alert! Check out my new article with my favorite collaborator Dr. David Lardier et al. We discuss findings from a community-based HIV prevention intervention. It’s always a pleasure to discuss different ways we can teach youth about HIV prevention strategies!

New publication alert! Strengthening Ethnic identity & pride in adolescents of color can be an important strategy in HIV prevention. In this study, we discuss the moderating role of ethnic identity on HIV knowledge! Dr. David Lardier Myles Durkee, PhD Read here: rdcu.be/clnDr

New publication!!! #HIVprevention #HIV #ethnicpride Dr. David Lardier @IjeomaOo Myles Durkee, PhD

It’s #ResearchFriday! Check this out: Director @IjeomaOo & colleagues: Validation of the Abbreviated Socio-Political Control Scale for Youth (SPCS-Y) Among Urban Girls of Color.

Check out our new pub about Intersectional Effects on Sexual Identity & HIV Risk! ⤵️ S Raquel Ramos PhD MBA MSN FNYAM FAHA Donte Boyd, PhD, MSW Dr. Ijeoma Opara @JGutierrezPhD @RodmanTurpin LaRon Nelson Trace Kershaw @NYUNursing DevCore@CIRA #LGBTQ #HIV #research journals.lww.com/janac/Abstract…

Check out this article by Dr. David Lardier, Dr. Ijeoma Opara, & colleagues: Measuring Interpersonal Psychological Empowerment and Ethnic Identity: Highlighting Strengths of Urban Black Girls #ResearchFriday

#ECHOEducation: Join New Mexico ECHO for Education Project's SBHC on Oct.12, 12-1PM MT as Dr. David Lardier & Lisa Morad-McCoy provide an overview of signs & symptoms of depression & anxiety. ⁣ ⁣ You'll leave the session with practices to incorporate at your SBHC @NMASBHC. Register at bit.ly/3iRrNSC