Congratulations on successfully defending your dissertation Dr. Shannon 👏 We are very proud and excited to see what the future holds for you 🙌🏽 #phd #graduate #research #publichealth

UMD symposium discusses combatting family, intimate partner violence The second annual Family and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Symposium highlighted the challenges and innovations for preventing violence.

Thank you to the @thedbk.bsky.social for their article on our second annual Family and Intimate Violence Symposium on April 10. Read the full article here: dbknews.com/2026/04/14/u... #intimatepartnerviolence #communitythrives #publichealth

We are really excited to be hosting our second annual Family and Intimate Partner Violence Symposium. We hope to see you all there. We have a lot of amazing speakers! Here is the link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/family-and...
#communitythrives #intimatepartnerviolence

April first is Sexual Assault and Prevention Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to educating communities and raising awareness on sexual assault. Sexual assault refers to any form of sexual violence or abuse that involves unwanted physical contact.
#SAAM #prevention #survivors

You’re invited! Join us April 10 for our free symposium on family and intimate partner violence prevention on campus at University of Maryland School of Public Health.

Category I CEs available for social workers.

Register at lnkd.in/eK-sS5Fn

Happy National Doctor’s Day in the US. This day is meant to recognize the dedication and hard work of physicians. We thank doctors for their contribution to keeping us healthy and to medical research.
#doctors #physcians #nationaldoctorsday

🚨Save the date🚨Please complete the interest form if you would like to get more information about the PRC summer course #science #education #summer #traumainformed #research

Save the Date: The Community THRIVES Lab is hosting a FREE symposium on prevention of family & intimate partner violence! Everyone is welcome & CEUs can be earned. We look forward to seeing you on April 10th! #familyviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #prevention #publichealth #SAAM #publichealthterps

Infographic highlights loss of hospital-based obstetric services in rural counties nationwide | AHA News An infographic released by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center highlights the decline of maternity care access in rural counties across the U.S. from 2010-2022, finding that nearl...

Did you know many rural counties in the United States lack access to obstetric care? Check out this article from the @ahahospitals.bsky.social to learn more:

www.aha.org/news/headlin...

Today is Giving Day ❤️ please consider donating to the PRC. Together we can make a difference 🙌🏽 #umd #umdgivingday #prevention #science

Congratulations to our top 20% of active Rosie users in the Rosie the Chatbot study. Your prize is on the way 💌Thank you to all the moms who participated 🩷 you all made this possible #healthresources #pregnancy #postpartum #motherhood

What a great time our team and colleagues had at SSWR 2026 👏 thank you for stopping by and learning about our research #publichealth #research #highereducation

Colleagues please join us! Dr Norell and Dr Peters will be presenting at Society for Social Work and Research Conference 2026 #publichealth #students #parents

As temperatures drop, the dangers of homelessness rise. Winter months bring life-threatening risk for families, young children and adolescents who lack safe, stable housing. Winter intensifies every vulnerability. #homelessness
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We are in the final days of the global 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. A powerful reminder that preventing violence begins in our homes, communities and systems. #UNwomen #activism #genderbasedviolence

Finals week is here. Wishing everyone the best of luck! We know this time can feel overwhelming, so remember to breathe and take time for self-care. Following these tips may help you feel better. #selfcare
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This month is dedicated to raising awareness on stigma, treatments, and prevention. More than 30 years ago, people who were diagnosed with HIV or AIDS could expect to live only 1-2 years after diagnosis, and today HIV patients are able to live long and healthy lives #hivprevention #hivaidsawareness

The mission continues as we honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III through a day of service and reflection. For more information: www.richardcollinsfoundation.org/event-detail... or register for the event at go.umd.edu/serve
#socialjustiancealliance #ltrichardwcollinsii

Congratulations to Dr. Leena Moses, who has successfully defended her dissertation. Your family at the Community Thrives Lab is extremely proud of you and grateful for having the chance to work with you. #PhDDefense #ChangingTheWorld

Hope you all feel refreshed and ready for the last 3 weeks of the semester. The hustle is back, but the thankful heart remains #MentalReset #Thanksgiving

Check out the Ten Terp Plan on Sexual Assault Prevention (TTPSAP)! 💜

Swati Sah is piloting a mixed-methods study on its feasibility, acceptability, and impact on bystander intervention, consent, and relationship behaviors.

Learn more 👉 go.umd.edu/THRIVES
#SexualAssaultPrevention #UMDResearch

Check out the #RosieforDads project! 💙

Bryan Shannon and Dr. Liz Aparicio researched fathers of color and mental health and co-designed a Rosie chatbot prototype — a community-driven digital support tool for dads.

Let’s continue supporting every father. ✨
#FathersMentalHealth #DigitalHealth

On International Men’s Day, we spotlight domestic violence, an issue that affects all genders. See Swati Sah’s The Ten Terp Plan on Sexual Assault Prevention 👉 go.umd.edu/THRIVES. Together, we can break the silence. 💙

#InternationalMensDay #MenMentalHealth #BreakTheSilence #SexualAssaultPrevention

Today we recognize World Prematurity Day — a day to raise awareness of preterm birth and the unique challenges faced by babies born too soon and their families. 💜

#WorldPrematurityDay #NeonatalCare #MaternalHealth #EveryBabyCounts

Meet Wenxi Yu! ✨ A PhD student & TA in the Department of Behavioral & Community Health, she brings global health and nursing training from King’s College London. Wenxi researches adolescent mental health, substance use, and women’s empowerment, with a focus on Asian communities. #UMD #HealthResearch

Congratulations to Dr. Carson Peters, who successfully defended her dissertation: “Beyond the Bench: Evidence-Based Strategies for Equitable Clinical Research Engagement.”
We are so proud of you! Your work embodies what transformative, equity-centered work looks like. 💫 #CommunityEngagedResearch

Please join us for this year’s Sleep Out on November 21st to support youth experiencing homelessness. Scan the QR code to register or donate to support the Sleep Out. #publichealthterps #communitythriveslab

It’s been a great APHA from the Community THRIVES Lab. We look forward to staying connected with everyone 🙂
#apha2025 #communitythriveslab #rosiethechatbot #fosteringhealthyrelationships #publichealthterps

We are happy to share that our colleagues, Alexis Hunter, Bryan Shannon & Swati Sah (@swatisah.bsky.social), will present their research at the American Public Health Association (@apha.org) tomorrow!
#apha2025 #communitythriveslab #rosiethechatbot #fosteringhealthyrelationships

As we celebrate #UMDHomecoming, we’re reminded that every thriving community starts with care.

The Community THRIVES Lab is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of mothers, parents, and families, because when they thrive, our whole community does.
#CommunityThrivesAtUMD #UMDHomecoming