Teresa G. Vargas, PhD
teresagvl.bsky.social
Teresa G. Vargas, PhD
@teresagvl.bsky.social
Researching environments, stress and mental health.
So grateful the Bay State Banner highlighted our work in the context of Boston’s youth mental health policy efforts. @randimschuster.bsky.social

More school support=more power to prevent, not just respond

We need sustainable, community-centered solutions
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One year in, Health Commission efforts towards youth mental health aim for sustainability, broad network of support – The Bay State Banner
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July 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Reposted by Teresa G. Vargas, PhD
New @jaacapjournals.bsky.social paper— School #MentalHealth staff buffer negative effect of neighborhood deprivation on student #MentalHealth.

Delighted to support this critical work by @teresagvl.bsky.social, @meghanacostello.bsky.social, Henning Tiemeier, & crew!

www.jaacap.org/article/S089...
Neighborhood Deprivation and Adolescent Mental Health: The Protective Role of School Staffing Patterns
Schools are key for advancing adolescent well-being, yet the role of school-level factors in supporting student mental health in the context of neighborhood deprivation is unknown.
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June 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM