Youth marijuana use is associated with risks such as poor academic performance, risky behaviors, and mental health challenges, especially as the brain is still developing during adolescence. Increased legalization and accessibility may contribute to greater use among youth by potentially normalizing it and reducing perceived risks. Adopting prevention efforts is crucial to addressing these evolving challenges and protecting young people’s well-being.

August 8, 2025 Opinion; By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece can also be found at: https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5441487-ice-ra...

Interviewees: Miranda Lynch-Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer at Chapin Hall, where she leads the development of actionable policy...

Neighborhood poverty and family economic hardship strongly affect child well-being and risk for neglect. While low income alone doesn’t always predict neglect or abuse, parental stress, burnout, and poor mental health—common in financially struggling families—are key factors. With 83% of CPS-investigated families earning below 200% of the poverty line, providing economic supports could help prevent maltreatment and reduce child welfare involvement.

June 10, 2025 By Charles Bruner and Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Health Affairs and can be found at:...

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Despite growing awareness of the prevalence and devastating impact of adverse childhood experiences, our society has yet to take action...

Author: Anshuta Beeram, Student at Penn State and Intern at NPSC Published: December 2024 Abstract : Loneliness among our youth is...

Authors: Diana Fishbein & John Roman Published: November 20, 2024 in Prevention Science From the Abstract : "This commentary responds to...

July 2024 | Toni Howell, Hannah Camp, and Diana Fishbein, UNC-Chapel Hill and National Prevention Science Coalition Download to view the...