Our lab is oriented towards identifying factors that contribute to Latinx adolescents’ optimal well-being and resilience in the face of contextual risk factors.
Joined October 2023
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Introducing CREAR (Community Research Exploring Adolescent Research) Lab @PittTweet, run by PI @DrAndreaMedrano . Our lab focuses on identifying factors that contribute to adolescents’ optimal well-being and resilience in the face of contextual risk factors. #AcademicChatter
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Today, we're shining a big spotlight on our wonderful PI, @DrAndreaMedrano, for presenting at Montana State University's Qualitative Methods Workshop! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with faculty and graduate students at this seminar. Congrats!
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New CREAR Lab Publication Alert!📣We are excited to announce a new paper published in the Journal of College Student Development. This work offers novel insights toward support caregiver students that can be read here: lnkd.in/eVdNn9qf. Huge congrats!
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Grant award alert! 🏫 ✏️ 🌟
We are very honored to announce @DrAndreaMedrano of the CREAR Lab and Dr. Daphne Henry of the UDDC lab were awarded the Caplan Foundation Grant for the SPARK study! Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new project.
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New publication from the CREAR Lab!✨Our team has published a scoping review examining sexual victimization and mental health across school, community, and online contexts. Our work highlights important implications here: doi.org/10.1177/152483802514…
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New publication from the CREAR Lab!
Courtney Medina, with PI Andrea Medrano, PhD, and former RAs, published a mixed methods study on rural Mexican adolescents’ experiences with sexual & gendered harassment and parent communication about sexual violence.
Congrats, Courtney! 🎉
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Now recruiting a Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bacc Fellow (Fall 2026–Spring 2027)! Andrea Medrano will mentor a fully funded fellow in the CREAR Lab at Pitt, focusing on trauma, violence, resilience & community-engaged research. Apply by March 20, 2026!
lnkd.in/epqKb6qg
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🎉New pub alert! This study explores how IPV and CVE independently and simultaneously contribute to PTSD symptoms. This study also examines if, and to what degree, gender plays a role in moderating this interaction.
Read the full article: doi.org/10.1177/088626052513…
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We've partnered with the UDDC (Understanding Development in Diverse Contexts) Lab for a community outreach initiative! This team aims to foster a partnership between Cleveland families and the University of Pittsburgh.
#HigherEd #PsychResearch #CommunitySupport
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We’ve completed data collection for HAVE HOPE!Gender-based violence is a critical issue in Honduras, yet women’s lived experiences remain understudied. We aim to spark change & advance support. Thank you to participants, RAs, & @CDMHonduras.
#GBV #WomensRights #Research #Psych
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Congrats to @YadiraEstrada00 for her SPSSI presentation: "Religiosity and Folk Beliefs: Mental Health Help-Seeking in Rural Mexico"!
Findings show that spiritual & folk beliefs shape how rural Mexicans seek help. Amazing work, Yadira!
#HigherEd #Research #Psychology
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Congrats to @Sydni_Davila for presenting her master’s thesis at the SSEA & ISRI pre-conference! She explored how trauma impacts Puerto Rican college students’ identity & mental health. Amazing job!
#Trauma #MentalHealth #Research #PsychResearch #HigherEd #CollegeMentalHealth
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We’ve officially completed all 3 waves of data collection for Proyecto VENCER! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible participants, our research assistants at @PittTweet, @UMSNH_Oficial, and our collaborators at @UTAustin!
#PsychResearch #HigherEd #LatinxResearch
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Hi all, I am still recruiting for my study investigating factors that impact help-seeking! Please share if you can or reach out for the direct link!
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We wrapped up 4 amazing mental health workshops for adolescents in Uruapan! 🌟 Big thanks to Dr. Medrano, Yadira, Angeles, Citlali, Paola & Paulina for leading. Students learned about mental health, signs of distress, & community resources. #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityImpact
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