The ROOTS Lab: Resilience-Oriented Outcomes & Technique for Stronger families

We aim to conduct research that improves the health and resilience of racially minoritized families to contribute to a more equitable society.
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Who We Are

We are a group of researchers, students, and health professionals who are committed to using evidence-based prevention strategies to improve the health and well-being of families of color. We are guided by our shared values of respect, curiosity, integrity, partnership, and social justice. By fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, we strive to make meaningful contributions to academia, healthcare, and society as a whole.
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What We Do

We use a mix of methodologies (e.g., quantitative, qualitative) to advance the understanding and prevention of the negative effects of adversity for minoritized families. From fundamental research assessing risk and protective processes to testing the effectiveness and delivery of family-based interventions, we strive to address some of the most pressing health challenges facing our world today.

Research Excellence

Conducting cutting-edge research to drive innovation and societal impact.

Community Engagement

Co-creating solutions and promoting equity through partnerships and outreach.

Educational Empowerment

Empowering future leaders through transformative learning experiences.

Ongoing Research

Culturally Relevant Parenting Program

Assessing a tailored intervention for Black and Latiné children aged 3-6, enhancing social-emotional well-being and healthy lifestyles.

Preventive Intervention For Economic Distress

Investigating treatment effects for families facing hardship, addressing risk factors like intimate partner violence and job instability.

Dual-Focus Parenting Interventions

Collaborating on a review to explore interventions promoting child well-being, informing future strategies.

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Our Publications

Black and Latiné parents’ perspectives on supporting their children’s emotional and physical health. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

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Achieving equity in child and adolescent mental health by addressing racism through prevention science. Adversity and Resilience

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The mediating role of self-regulation on the link between child maltreatment and later substance use among Latinx youth. Child Abuse & Neglect, 140, 106151.

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