Our youth from our summer research program enjoyed their introduction to qualitative analysis led by our very own team members! #YouthResearch #QualitativeAnalysis #SummerProgram #STEMEducation #TheSASHLAb

While in New Mexico, I had the chance to meet Dr. Katie Witkiewitz, Director of the Univ. of New Mexico Center on Alcohol, Substance Use & Addictions. I learned so much! There is such great and impactful work happening here. What a productive and delightful meeting ❤️

Our The SASH Lab at Yale summer youth research program teens started their own coalition to combat youth substance abuse in New Jersey! I’m so proud. I couldn’t have imagined all of this happening so quickly ❤️ More to come from coalition “H.E.Y.”🙌🏾

Sending birthday wishes to our very own lab member Hailey Valles ! #happybirthday #bestwishes #thesashlab

This summer was so fun!! I wouldn’t want to spend a summer in New Haven with any other group. ☀️💙

Meet our summer interns! First up with Yale Social and Behavioral Sciences MPH student Nimisha Srikanth! She has a busy summer in the lab being involved in multiple research projects and teaching youth in our summer program In New Jersey. We are so happy to have her ❤️

The summer program flew by with some great experiences for our youth! Special thanks to Robin Stevens. #FlashbackFriday #YouthEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #Prevention #theSASHLab

Check out my live tv interview from last week about the impact of social media on Black girls! Now more than ever do we need to be more mindful about protecting girls online For the full video, click here: wtnh.com/news/health/ch…

In July, The SASH Lab at Yale brought 200+ students to New Haven for a community forum on youth substance use in urban communities. The forum, shares Dr. Ijeoma Opara, "exemplifies the power of using youth and community voices to drive substance use prevention." medicine.yale.edu/news-article/c…

Introducing our next summer intern Shreya Jadhav! Another Yale Social and Behavioral Sciences MPH student! She is a star and has become such an asset to the lab! ❤️

Read about our recent community forum on reducing youth substance use in urban communities: ysph.yale.edu/news-article/c…

Prof. Dr. Ijeoma Opara, director of The SASH Lab at Yale, held the lab's first community forum July 25 at Yale New Haven Hospital's Fitkin Amphitheater. It brought together over 200 youth, parents, and health officials from New Jersey and Boston. Learn more ⬇️ ow.ly/CYos50SUWjQ

Join the #CT #CASA movement for #children, 'r Kids Family Center & Dr. Ijeoma Opara for a free community screening of a film by Sharece M. Sellem--Sept. 12 in #NewHaven #NHV, during #RecoveryMonth. Register by emailing: [email protected] or Scan the QR code in the image below

There’s nothing in front of you that God cannot bring you through.

LET’S TALK MENTAL HEALTH! Come join us TONIGHT for an informative session. FREE dinner at 5:30! All youth and families are invited to attend. Sessions will be led by Associate Director of Community Mental Health initiatives Cristina! #patersonpreventionproject #nj #thesashlab

Twitter fam, I’ve had such a busy summer, too much to even document! But one thing I don’t want to forget is to celebrate accomplishments. So want to share good news-I received the NIH Loan Repayment renewal award! The LRP has been such a blessing to me & my career already. So Grateful!🙏🏾

Congratulations, Dr. Opara!! 🎉🏅 #NIHLRP

Nigeria's Esther Nworgu was moved to tears after winning her first Paralympic medal, securing silver in the women's 41kg powerlifting event. This is what it means 🥺

So happy to have you join the team!!!!!!!

In a recent @wtnh Health Headlines interview, Prof. Dr. Ijeoma Opara shed light on the alarming targeted online abuse faced by Black teen girls, particularly on social media. Watch now ⬇️ wtnh.com/news/health/ch…