October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM is a chance for everyone to unite to end domestic violence. We want to join together in solidarity to listen to and uplift survivors directly. Check out the National Domestic Violence Hotline to find out more. #WithSurvivors #DVAM2025

This month isn’t just about celebration. It’s about recognition. Hispanic leaders in early childhood are breaking barriers: shaping policy, shifting culture and ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected in the people who care for and teach them: https://bit.ly/4nm1RNA

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week! This year’s theme, “Building Community: Supporting Mental Well-being Together,” underscores the power of connections to strengthen mental health support. Check out the National Alliance for Mental Health for resources. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Last week we bid farewell to Carson Peters, who completed her time in our lab. Her contributions to Rose the Chatbot and her dedication to the team made a lasting impact. We’re so grateful for all her hard work and wish her the very best in her next chapter!

Please welcome Madelyn Kinney! Madelyn is a second-year student at the University of Maryland. She is currently an ambassador for the Public Health practice major. Welcome to the Community THRIVES lab! #communitythriveslab #publichealth

October is #DomesticViolencePreventionMonth. Learn more about the work Dr Elizabeth Aparicio and the #THRIVESLab are doing to prevent violence. Make sure to follow the #ThrivesLab so you know when the next annual intimate partner violence symposium will be held! calendar.umd.edu/family-and-i...

Kendyl Oliver of the #CommunityThrivesLab presented to a full house at the UMD Advising Conference, on the importances of thinking about the needs of Undergraduate Student Parents! To learn more visit sph.umd.edu/research-imp... #studentparents #parents #undergranduates

🚨Resource Alert🚨Newly released tools curated by #UMDPreventionResearchCenter Such a breadth and depth of resources and tools for LGBTQ+ communities

✨Community Partner Shoutout✨ Excited to share our collaboration with CASA of Prince George’s County for the Emerging Adults Resource Summit this past month. Check out this article to learn more #CASAPG #PrinceGeorge'sCountyCommunityCollege

Today is #NationalFamilyDay, which we honor healthy, safe, and diverse families in the work we do at the Community THRIVES Lab. We wanted to highlight our work focused on supporting young mothers with substance use in preventing child maltreatment #publichealthprevention

We are happy to share that we are hosting with our community partner CASA - the Emerging Adults Resource Summit: Identifying Gaps, Building Solutions for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care. Please see flyer for details. Hope to see you all there! #summit #fosteryouth #emergingadults

Help shape Rosie, a new parenting chatbot made for our community. We're hosting Zoom focus groups to learn about your experiences and get your feedback. Your insights will help us build an app that truly supports LGBTQ+ parents of color. Interested? Learn more or sign up here: go.umd.edu/rosiedg

We had a great time at the Society for Prevention Research 2025 🙌🏽 Thank you for stopping by and learning about our work #research #SPR2025 #conference

Dear colleagues, please join us today in the 2025 NINR Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp. We will be talking about our engagement strategies in the Rosie the Chatbot study 🎉 #research #artificialintelligence #engagement #strategies

We are happy to share that we will be attending and presenting at the Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting 2025. Please join us to learn more about our work #spr2025 #conference #research

www.healthyteennetwork.org/news/navigat... Check out this new article about Navigating college life as a Student. An exciting collaborative effort from members of the Community Thrives Lab and Montclair University! #HealthyTeen #MontclairStateUniversity #UMD #SPH

We had so much fun at Maryland Day in sharing about our lab’s work, our team’s efforts, and upcoming ways to engage #marylandday #publichealth #research 🐢🖤❤️

Excited to share that we hosted a Family and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Symposium this past week. This forum focused on innovations in practice, research, and policy aimed at disrupting systems of violence. We also centered community and trauma-informed practice in every aspect.

Infographic Alert 🚨Transformative and impactful work is happening at the Community THRIVES Lab. Check out our infographic to learn more

The VRC was proud to co-sponsor the Family and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Symposium, hosted by @communitythrives.bsky.social — a powerful day of dialogue, learning, and collaboration. We were honored to join the fight in preventing violence and supporting survivors.

Come visit the Community THRIVES Lab at Maryland Day 2025, on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 am to 4 pm! We’re excited to share our ongoing projects and introduce you to Rosie, our very own chatbot experience. See you there! @univofmaryland.bsky.social #marylandday2025 #rosiethechatbot #UMD #SPH

The Community Thrives Lab is conducting a Spanish Pilot Study and we’re looking for participants who are pregnant or new moms, 14 years or older, and speak Spanish! If you’re interested in joining the study, please scan the QR code below. #pregnantmoms #pilotstudy #maternalhealth #latinxhealth

REMINDER: Our Lab is excited to host a FREE symposium on preventing family and intimate partner violence this Friday, April 25th. We can’t wait for you to join us. See you there! #SAAM #symposium #UMD #SPH #intimatepartnerviolence

Pregnant or postpartum & speak Spanish? Join Maryland Latinos Unidos for a maternal health workshop series! April 28: Our own Rashel Moscoso-Morales leads a session on health rights & services. Mondays | 6:30–8:30 PM Raffles + prizes! #LatinoHealth #MaternalHealth

It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek — a time to uplift Black voices, experiences, and solutions in maternal care. At the Community Thrives Lab, we’re committed to community-led research that drives real change. #BMHW25 #ReproductiveJustice Read more here: www.womensfundingnetwork.org/2023/04/11/t...

A new article by @childtrends.bsky.social focuses on how Black parents and caregivers define protective community resources. The study’s findings are aimed at strengthening families and promoting the welfare of all children and youth. #childhealth #community

Check out these trauma-informed tools created by @zerotothree.bsky.social‬ to address trauma in childhood. #traumainformedcare #childcare

The Community THRIVES Lab is hosting a FREE symposium on prevention of family and intimate partner violence! We look forward to seeing you on April 25th. #symposium #familyviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #prevention #publichealth #SAAM #childabusepreventionmonth

This week is National Public Health Week where we are celebrating 30 years of advancing health equity, improving community well-being and championing policies that protect and promote public health. All through the week there will be events led by APHA. @apha.org #nationalpublichealthweek nphw.org

April 7th, 2025 is World Health Day! This year’s theme is “healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” and will kick off a year-long campaign on #maternalhealth and #newborn #health. Find out more on how you can get involved! @whowpro.bsky.social #worldhealthday www.who.int/news-room/ev...

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month! Be sure to check out SAPC UMD’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event Calendar for ways you can get involved and make a difference this month. #SAAM #SexualAssaultAwareness #SupportSurvivors

The LGBTQ+ equity center at @univofmaryland.bsky.social is hosting the LGBTQ+ Grad Student Mixer next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to build and grow your community. March 26th from 6pm to 8 at Stamp Atrium. #LGBTQ+ #queer #community

Friendly reminder! The THRIVES Lab is hosting a FREE symposium on prevention of family and intimate partner violence! Everyone is welcome and CEUs can be earned. See you all on April 25th! Please help us spread the word. #symposium #familyviolence #intimatepartnerviolence #prevention #publichealth

Read Dr. @rgourevitch.bsky.social and colleagues’ recent publication “Racial and Ethnic Differences in Out-of-Pocket Spending for Maternity Care.” Findings indicate that Asian, Black, and Hispanic patients spent more out-of-pocket on maternity care than White patients. #research #maternity #minority

Last week members from the THRIVES lab had the opportunity to visit Hearts and Homes for Youth. @drlizaparicio.bsky.social gave a training on Motivational Interviewing to multiple staff who work with foster youth at HHY programs. It was a very enriching experience to see how engaged everyone was.

Happy Spring Break Terps!! The THRIVES Lab wishes everyone a safe and restful break. Self-care is crucial for maintaining good physical and mental health, preventing burnout, and improving overall well-being, as it helps reduce stress, improve mood, and boost resilience #selfcare #springbreakvibes

Check out this article from @zerotothree.bsky.social about these amazing women who are serving as change agents for maternal mental health during this Women’s History Month. #maternalhealth #mentalhealth

As we approach the middle of the semester, the Community THRIVES lab would like to wish everyone good luck on your midterms and provide some tips for taking care of your mental health during this busy time! #mentalhealth #selfcarematters

International Women’s Day may have passed, but the commitment to advancing maternal health and supporting women’s health everywhere never stops. Check out this article from @hsph.harvard.edu highlighting advances in maternal health research: www.mhtf.org/resources/gl... #InternationalWomen'sDay

Please join @healthyteennetwork.bsky.social on March 13th for an informal discussion on contraceptive information and access to contraceptive services among young people involved in the child welfare system. Link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering... #reproductivehealth

It is “No More” Week. The No More campaign is working to raise awareness, inspire action, and fuel cultural change in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Learn how you can get involved or find support. #NoMore #EndDomesticViolence #EndSexualViolence www.nomore.org/no-more-week...

Take a Mental Health Minute with the NIH! Learn simple yet effective strategies to manage stress and anxiety. Your mental well-being matters, and taking a moment for yourself can make all the difference. #NIH #StressManagement #AnxietyRelief youtu.be/wr4N-SdekqY

A study led by the University of Maryland’s SPH and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health uncovered racial and ethnic disparities in maternity care spending. Dr. Rebecca Gourevitch dives into the findings, read about it here!. shorturl.at/4JXz1 @publichealthumd.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu

It’s #BiHealthMonth! At the Community THRIVES Lab, we’re committed to protecting and advocating for the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and Bi+ people. Visit bihealthmonth.org to discover resources, community events, and learn why Bi+ health matters! #LGBTQHealth bihealthmonth.org

Did you know pregnant moms should aim for 2 1/2 hours of moderate exercise each week? Staying active supports a healthy pregnancy, reducing the risk of complications for both mom and baby! Check out this article by @marchofdimes.bsky.social #ExerciseForTwo www.marchofdimes.org/find-support...

We are happy to share that the Community THRIVES Lab will be hosting a free symposium on Family and Intimate Partner Violence on April 25th, 2025. Everyone is welcome to join! Make sure you register on Eventbrite by scanning the QR code or going to the following link: go.umd.edu/symposium2025

Happy Valentine's Day💗 Healthy relationships are built on trust, communication, respect, and much more. Check out these infographics from #OneLove to learn more #HealthyRelationship #RelationshipGoals #ValentinesDay www.joinonelove.org/signs-health...

Love is about care, advocacy, and equity. Check out this powerful read on Cultivating Critical Love to Improve Black Maternal Health Outcomes #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤💚♥️💛

Black scholars have & continue to shape the #publichealth field and drive social change. A hero, Dr. Virginia Margaret Alexander, advanced medical care & public health for Black women, children, & families in the 1900s. She is featured in this list compiled by #NYUSPH #BlackHistoryMonth 🖤♥️💚💛

We would like to congratulate our very own @drlizaparicio.bsky.social on her sabbatical report to our #BCHDept that outlined her outstanding work, advocacy, and contributions to the field. Dr. Aparicio explored the intersection of community engagement and trauma-informed practice #UMDSPH