Science

A videogame for perceived risk of harm from opioid misuse in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial

This paper presents early results of the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) for PlaySmart, a serious game targeting perceived risk of harm from opioid misuse in adolescents. More >

Adolescent extracurricular activities and perception of risk of harm from binge drinking

This paper examines the association between participation in extracurricular activities and perception of risk of harm from binge drinking among adolescents. More >

Systematic Review of Interventions with Some School Involvement for School Refusal in High School–Age Adolescents

This paper describes a systematic review to determine potential aspects of interventions, in school settings or involving a school-based component, that are successful in addressing school refusal among high school–age adolescents. More >

A Serious Video Game Targeting HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This paper describes the results of the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) for PlayTest!, a serious game targeting HIV testing and counseling. More >

A Video Game Intervention to Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Older Adolescents: Development and Preimplementation Study

This paper describes the formative work done to develop our PlaySmart digital intervention, targeting mental health and opioid misuse in older adolescents. More >

Multidisciplinary Strategies for Preventing Opioid Misuse and Escalation by Targeting Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions

Leveraging the Full Continuum of Care to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder

Methodological Strategies for Prospective Harmonization of Studies: Application to 10 Distinct Outcomes Studies of Preventive Interventions Targeting Opioid Misuse

A digital health game to prevent opioid misuse and promote mental health in adolescents in school-based health settings: Protocol for the PlaySmart game randomized controlled trial

This paper outlines the protocol used in the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) evaluating our newest serious game, PlaySmart, in school-based health settings across Connecticut. More >

Pilot study tests vaping prevention programs, smokescreen and CATCH My Breath in rural Florida youth

This pilot study implemented and evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of two innovative programs, CATCH My Breath and smokeSCREEN, among youth in rural settings in Florida. More >