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It’s time for a SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call! . Meet Cristina Pagan, a powerhouse in youth advocacy, mental health, and community leadership. Cristina is dedicated to bridging mental health services with community care, and creating safe spaces for youth & families!

It’s time for a SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call! . Meet Catherine Mwai, MPH—a dedicated public health practitioner and advocate for health equity. Catherine works to improve health outcomes for Black youth and families through research and community engagement!

It’s time for a SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call! . Meet Kimberly, a dedicated public health professional, educator, and advocate committed to improving the health of marginalized communities, with expertise in health promotion, education, and research!

It’s time for a SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call! . Meet Hailey Valles, a passionate advocate for sexual and reproductive health and a Master of Public Health candidate at Yale School of Public Health. Hailey has dedicated herself to research, advocacy, and leadership!

It’s time for a SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call—AND a special birthday shoutout! 💚 . Meet Mirriam, a dedicated Master of Public Health candidate in Social and Behavioral Sciences, committed to empowering youth and families!

Last, but certainly not least, it’s time to honor our incredible leader for the SASH Lab Women’s History Month Roll Call! . Meet Dr. Ijeoma Opara, an Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health and the visionary Director of The SASH Lab. Dr. Opara’s impact is undeniable!

Last year, we launched our 1st SASH Lab at Yale summer youth research program. One of their activities involved creating a social media PSA for their peers to prevent drug use. One of the PSA's--the winning team, created an informative PSA on the dangers of vaping, take a look!

The Paterson Prevention Project is launching a Community Conversation Series for Parents, a safe and supportive space designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s urban environment. If you are looking to join, RSVP by April 13th!

Today we recognize National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! Young people account for a significant number of new HIV diagnoses—but with education, testing, and access to prevention tools like PrEP and condoms, we can change that and end the stigma around HIV. #YouthHIVAwareness

Your health matters—at every age. Annual health screenings should start as early as age 11 to support sexual health and well-being. Regular check-ups help with early detection, prevention, and making informed decisions about your body. Let’s remove the stigma & prioritize health!

April is also STI Awareness Month—a reminder that knowledge is power when it comes to your sexual health. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when talking to a provider about your STI status! #STIAwarenessMonth #SexualHealth #thedreamergirlsproject #thesashlab

Next week, our lab members will be presenting powerful research on youth substance use and mental health at the CPDD Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. #YouthSubstanceUse #MentalHealthMatters #CPDD2025 #TheSASHLab