A5029688984- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Sleep and related disorders
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology
- Data Analysis and Archiving
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
University of Rhode Island
2015-2024
Harvard University
2023-2024
Massachusetts General Hospital
2023-2024
Providence VA Medical Center
2016
Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive (MDD), the 2 most prevalent mental health disorders in Iraq Afghanistan veterans, are at increased risk for cannabis use problems including (CUD). The present study examined relationship of PTSD MDD frequency, problems, CUD as well role 3 coping-oriented motives (coping negative affect, situational anxiety, sleep) that might underlie this relationship. Participants were veterans (N = 301) deployed post-9/11/2001...
Although increasing rates of cannabis use and disorder (CUD) are well-documented among veterans, little is known about their specifically for medicinal purposes. The present study characterizes such compares veterans reporting (n = 66) versus recreational 77) purposes on (a) sociodemographic factors, (b) psychiatric disorders (posttraumatic stress [PTSD], major depressive [MDD], CUD), (c) other substance use, (d) reasons cannabis-related problems, (e) physical mental health. Participants...
Background: This study examined fidelity of implementation strategies used in an organizational process improvement intervention (OPII) designed to improve evidence-based practices related assessments for drug-involved clients exiting incarceration. Leadership was studied as a moderating factor between and outcomes. Methods: A mixed-method cluster randomized design randomize 21 sites early- or delayed-start within 9 research centers. Parent protocol reviewed develop constructs (i.e.,...
Despite male youth taking more sexual risks that lead to unwanted partner pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), research evaluating interventions for risky sex has focused almost exclusively on adolescent and adult females. With STIs among the rise, behavioral target are needed.A randomized controlled pilot study was conducted examine feasibility acceptability of two manualized active youth.Sexually at-risk (N = 27) were recruited receive one session motivational...
Background Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based practice that has been successfully applied to at-risk youth. Well-validated measures track MI integrity may not be used in settings due the time complete them, recording requirements and training involved. A simpler, less resource-intensive instrument encourage programs providers attend more quality of use during implementation.
Risky substance use can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, yet treatment is often underutilized by historically minoritized racial/ethnic groups. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral Treatment (SBIRT) effective in changing patterns across diverse settings for demographic However, few studies have focused on whether individuals receive the appropriate level care based screening criteria. The purpose this study was investigate intervention match/mismatch factors (e.g.,...
Group interventions are commonly used for treating youth. Assessing group processes during intervention has presented challenges. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of a process-group level measure. This measure examined behaviours (e.g., positive or deviant) incarcerated youth substance use interventions. Adolescents and counsellors completed series questions after each session (n = 584 sessions). Observers rated behaviour from 153 video-recorded sessions. results...
Chronic cannabis use among adolescents is associated with many adverse health effects. One group of at the highest risk for chronic are those involved in juvenile justice system. While disorder (CUD) screening tools have recently become briefer, ideally a single-item measure could be used to efficiently identify who likely meet criteria CUD. These analyses aimed determine whether cut score, based on frequency past year, predict participants met CUD sample detainees (n = 189). DSM-IV...
Incarcerated men are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended partner pregnancy postrelease. Limited research has been invested in developing testing treatments targeting risky sexual behavior unwanted this at-risk population. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a promising behavioral intervention decreasing behaviors. This study assessed the feasibility acceptability of MI family planning behaviors with incarcerated nearing release. Preliminary efficacy was also...