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International College of Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)
A Research Program to Address Prevention of Opioid Misuse in Adolescents: Development, Evaluation, and Implementation of a Videogame Intervention
"A Research Program to Address Prevention of Opioid Misuse in Adolescents: Development, Evaluation, and Implementation of a Videogame Intervention." Oral presentation at the International College of Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD). June 23, 2020.
First of All Livestream Web Series
Advocating for Change: Addressing the Opioid Crisis through Youth Voice
"Advocating for Change: Addressing the Opioid Crisis through Youth Voice." Panelist in First of All livestream webseries created in partnership with the Drug Policy Alliance and Made of Millions. May 2020.
RCT to evaluate the efficacy of a videogame that promotes personal health advocacy in adolescents
"RCT to evaluate the efficacy of a videogame that promotes personal health advocacy in adolescents." Virtual poster presentation at the 2020 UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference. May 2020.
2020 UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference
A digital intervention to prevent the initiation of opioid misuse in adolescents in SBHCs
"A digital intervention to prevent the initiation of opioid misuse in adolescents in SBHCs." Virtual poster presentation at the 2020 UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference. May 2020.
2020 Society for Public Health Education Annual Conference
empowerED: Think It Through Digital Stories
“empowerED: Think It Through Digital Stories”, Poster presentation, Society for Public Health Education Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA: March 20, 2020.
NIH HEAL Investigator Meeting
A digital intervention to prevent the initiation of opioid misuse in adolescents in school-based health centers
“A digital intervention to prevent the initiation of opioid misuse in adolescents in school-based health centers”, Presenter, NIH HEAL Investigator Meeting, Bethesda, MD: January 2020.
Schell Games
Schell Games Partners with play2PREVENT to Tackle Opioid Addiction and Prevention
Schell Games and play2PREVENT partner to develop a HEAL funded digital game that will serve as a resource in the fight against youth opioid addiction. Together they will develop an interactive teaching tool that utilizes videogame engagement and incorporates components of effective substance use prevention programs. Schell Games and p2P previously partnered to create PlayForward: Elm City Stories. More >
WNPR
Yale Researchers Develop Virtual Reality Game To Combat Teen Vaping
Yale researchers at the play4REAL Lab have worked to develop a new vaping intervention game targeted at middle schoolers. They are currently testing its efficacy as an intervention for middle school students.
World Economic Forum
Raising Good Zoomers
"Raising Good Zoomers" invited panel speaker at World Economic Forum, New York, NY.
NIH Tobacco Regulatory Summit
Effectiveness of a Web-Based Tobacco Product Use Prevention Videogame Intervention on Young Adolescents’ Beliefs and Knowledge
“Effectiveness of a Web-Based Tobacco Product Use Prevention Videogame Intervention on Young Adolescents’ Beliefs and Knowledge” poster presentation on October 21, 2019 at NIH Tobacco Regulatory Summit, Washington, DC.