My lab focuses on issues of "risk and resilience" in children and adolescents and cuts across the
areas of "mental health" and "physical health." Specifically, we investigate the impact stressors
(such as peer victimization, exposure to disasters, and management of chronic disease
conditions) on child and adolescent mental health (e.g., symptoms of anxiety, depression, and
PTSD) as well as physical health (e.g., somatic symptoms, insomnia, health-risk behaviors). We
also develop preventive interventions for youth exposed to traumatic events (e.g., Youth Strong)
or who experience peer victimization (e.g., UTalk). Our current emphasis is on developing and
disseminating preventive-intervention materials like Youth Strong using social media and other
technology platforms. We are also developing a Before the Storm version of the After the Storm
manual to aid in disaster preparedness.
