Mental Health

Disentangling the bidirectional associations of depressive symptoms, impulsivity, and substance use in early adolescence: A between and within person perspective

This study disentangles bidirectional associations among depressive symptoms, impulsivity, and substance use in early adolescence using between- and within-person modeling. The authors clarify how stable individual differences and time-varying …

Identity-linked peer stress and internalizing distress: Heterogeneous joint trajectories across two years in adolescence (Student-led research)

This study identifies heterogeneous joint trajectories of identity-linked peer stress (bias-based harassment) and internalizing distress across two years of adolescence. Using person-centered longitudinal methods, the authors show how patterns of …

Longitudinal associations between authoritarian parenting and adolescent antisocial thinking, depression, and anxiety: Between- and within-person effects (Student-led research)

This study tests whether the associations between authoritarian parenting and adolescent antisocial thinking, depression, and anxiety are evident at the between-person and within-person levels. By disaggregating these effects, the authors clarify how …

State policies, school counselors, and mental health disparities among LGBQ+ youth

This study examines how state-level policies and access to school counselors are associated with mental health disparities among LGBQ+ youth in the United States. Findings highlight the role of supportive policy environments and school mental health …

Unseen in the system: Longitudinal pathways and latent transitions from intimate partner violence exposure to mental health and substance use outcomes among child welfare system-involved youth

This study examines longitudinal pathways and latent transitions from caregiver intimate partner violence exposure to mental health and substance use outcomes among youth involved in the child welfare system. Using latent transition analysis, the …