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.

July 29, 2025 By Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Chicago Tribune and can be found at:...

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.

Evidence-based Parenting Programs have been shown to promote positive outcomes for children and youth by providing families with the support they need to nurture their social, emotional, and behavioral health.

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...

Politicians often point to mental illness as a source of gun violence. That’s rarely the case. Rage, hate and access to guns are usually...

April 2024 | Toni Howell, UNC-Chapel Hill and The National Prevention Science Coalition Versions for North Carolina and Tennessee...

Dr. Fishbein reflects on her career and its many twists and turns through a range of interdisciplinary work.

Presentation on the Need, Methods, and Many Benefits of Community-Led initiatives that Use a Public Health Approach to Build Population...