Black Adult Resilience Study
@barsstudy.bsky.social
Multi-year NIDA-funded research study in Seattle WA and Dallas TX, on the effects of stress and resilience on substance use among Black and African American young adults
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(Re)introducing ourselves to new 🦋! Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS) is multi-site efforts by UW in Seattle and SMU in Dallas, supported by US NIH/NIDA.
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
Too often, people from marginalized communities are called “hard to reach.”
But our findings from the Black Adult Resilience Study show something different — when research is rooted in community and trust, people want to be part of it.
Here are some findings from our participants.
But our findings from the Black Adult Resilience Study show something different — when research is rooted in community and trust, people want to be part of it.
Here are some findings from our participants.
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Too often, people from marginalized communities are called “hard to reach.”
But our findings from the Black Adult Resilience Study show something different — when research is rooted in community and trust, people want to be part of it.
Here are some findings from our participants.
But our findings from the Black Adult Resilience Study show something different — when research is rooted in community and trust, people want to be part of it.
Here are some findings from our participants.
Here are some recent findings on cannabis use among Black young adults.
We'd love to here your thoughts!
We'd love to here your thoughts!
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Here are some recent findings on cannabis use among Black young adults.
We'd love to here your thoughts!
We'd love to here your thoughts!
The Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS) is committed to building genuine trust through transparency, collaboration, and respect. Here are some current findings we've heard from our participants.
#bars
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October 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS) is committed to building genuine trust through transparency, collaboration, and respect. Here are some current findings we've heard from our participants.
#bars
#bars
Join us for a conversation on cannabis use among Black young adults.
We’ll discuss the different factors that influence cannabis use and share insights from data we’ve collected so far.
📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 UW Seattle Campus — Kincaid Hall, Room 108
We’ll discuss the different factors that influence cannabis use and share insights from data we’ve collected so far.
📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 UW Seattle Campus — Kincaid Hall, Room 108
October 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Join us for a conversation on cannabis use among Black young adults.
We’ll discuss the different factors that influence cannabis use and share insights from data we’ve collected so far.
📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 UW Seattle Campus — Kincaid Hall, Room 108
We’ll discuss the different factors that influence cannabis use and share insights from data we’ve collected so far.
📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 UW Seattle Campus — Kincaid Hall, Room 108
We wanted to share some insights from what we’ve learned so far through our participants’ experiences.
These experiences help us recognize important patterns and identify resources that support well-being.
Representation in research matters and this is just the beginning of what we’re uncovering.
These experiences help us recognize important patterns and identify resources that support well-being.
Representation in research matters and this is just the beginning of what we’re uncovering.
October 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We wanted to share some insights from what we’ve learned so far through our participants’ experiences.
These experiences help us recognize important patterns and identify resources that support well-being.
Representation in research matters and this is just the beginning of what we’re uncovering.
These experiences help us recognize important patterns and identify resources that support well-being.
Representation in research matters and this is just the beginning of what we’re uncovering.
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Next up, we partner with UW Black and Latine Student Caucuses, and National Org of Minority Architecture Students at a makers fair and night market. We show off our artistry and talk science.
May 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Next up, we partner with UW Black and Latine Student Caucuses, and National Org of Minority Architecture Students at a makers fair and night market. We show off our artistry and talk science.
BARS Seattle has a line up of events this week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday!
Last week of May! We celebrate Mental Health Awareness and Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with few events!!
First up, let’s talk about getting research experiences during and after college. Research involvement fosters critical thinking & humility. All are welcome.
First up, let’s talk about getting research experiences during and after college. Research involvement fosters critical thinking & humility. All are welcome.
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
BARS Seattle has a line up of events this week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday!
Our team shared some preliminary results from the BARS. We have some events planned to share our findings and seeking community engagement. Follow us to stay connected!
May 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our team shared some preliminary results from the BARS. We have some events planned to share our findings and seeking community engagement. Follow us to stay connected!
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Come see us at UW Othello Commons (4200 S. Othello St, Suite 117, SEA) Creators Corner this Saturday, May 3, & learn about mental health research! Given scientific funding challenges,we are also raising funds—all proceeds from our POC-created art products will go toward supporting our research.
April 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Come see us at UW Othello Commons (4200 S. Othello St, Suite 117, SEA) Creators Corner this Saturday, May 3, & learn about mental health research! Given scientific funding challenges,we are also raising funds—all proceeds from our POC-created art products will go toward supporting our research.
Our study recognizes the importance of diversity as a fundamental strength that enriches learning, creativity, and innovation.
Take a moment to learn about diversity of the African Diaspora.
Take a moment to learn about diversity of the African Diaspora.
March 1, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Our study recognizes the importance of diversity as a fundamental strength that enriches learning, creativity, and innovation.
Take a moment to learn about diversity of the African Diaspora.
Take a moment to learn about diversity of the African Diaspora.
Dr. Wade Boykin serves as a beacon of empowerment, and progress for the Black community.
His work in psychology, particularly in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced in Black communities fosters self-empowerment by developing strategies for the well-being of Black people.
His work in psychology, particularly in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced in Black communities fosters self-empowerment by developing strategies for the well-being of Black people.
February 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Dr. Wade Boykin serves as a beacon of empowerment, and progress for the Black community.
His work in psychology, particularly in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced in Black communities fosters self-empowerment by developing strategies for the well-being of Black people.
His work in psychology, particularly in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced in Black communities fosters self-empowerment by developing strategies for the well-being of Black people.
Who gets to shape mental health research?
We would love for you to be a part of our study!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you are qualify to participate and get $100!
We now offer travel reimbursement to participants who live 10+ miles from the study location.
☺️ click link in bio
We would love for you to be a part of our study!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you are qualify to participate and get $100!
We now offer travel reimbursement to participants who live 10+ miles from the study location.
☺️ click link in bio
February 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Who gets to shape mental health research?
We would love for you to be a part of our study!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you are qualify to participate and get $100!
We now offer travel reimbursement to participants who live 10+ miles from the study location.
☺️ click link in bio
We would love for you to be a part of our study!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you are qualify to participate and get $100!
We now offer travel reimbursement to participants who live 10+ miles from the study location.
☺️ click link in bio
Our study prioritizes the inclusion of Black representation in scientific research to ensure diverse perspectives and experiences are reflected in scientific advancements.
Help be a part of the solution by joining our study.
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify.
Link in bio😊
Help be a part of the solution by joining our study.
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify.
Link in bio😊
February 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Our study prioritizes the inclusion of Black representation in scientific research to ensure diverse perspectives and experiences are reflected in scientific advancements.
Help be a part of the solution by joining our study.
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify.
Link in bio😊
Help be a part of the solution by joining our study.
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify.
Link in bio😊
Resilience in action. Honor. Reflect. Uplift. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Resilience in action. Honor. Reflect. Uplift. #BlackHistoryMonth
Black Adult Resilience Study is still looking for participants and we’d love to have you!!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify 😆
redcap.link/barstudy
#bars #seattle #dallas #psychology #blackresearchers
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify 😆
redcap.link/barstudy
#bars #seattle #dallas #psychology #blackresearchers
January 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Black Adult Resilience Study is still looking for participants and we’d love to have you!!
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify 😆
redcap.link/barstudy
#bars #seattle #dallas #psychology #blackresearchers
Take our eligibility screener to see if you qualify 😆
redcap.link/barstudy
#bars #seattle #dallas #psychology #blackresearchers
Take care of yourselves and your people yall oof
Therapy resources tagged!
Therapy resources tagged!
January 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Take care of yourselves and your people yall oof
Therapy resources tagged!
Therapy resources tagged!
AND… check out our IG for links on some local volunteering opportunities and and Black-serving organizations in Dallas and Seattle!
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January 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
AND… check out our IG for links on some local volunteering opportunities and and Black-serving organizations in Dallas and Seattle!
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We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose courage, vision, and unwavering commitment to justice changed the course of history. He taught us that true change starts with love. Today, we recommit ourselves to his dream by working toward a future where everyone can live freely.
January 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose courage, vision, and unwavering commitment to justice changed the course of history. He taught us that true change starts with love. Today, we recommit ourselves to his dream by working toward a future where everyone can live freely.
Learn about how the Black Adult Resilience Study takes proper steps to protect the privacy and welfare of research participants and their data.
Learn more and join the study!
Learn more and join the study!
January 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Learn about how the Black Adult Resilience Study takes proper steps to protect the privacy and welfare of research participants and their data.
Learn more and join the study!
Learn more and join the study!
We want to take a moment of remembrance to William E. Cross Jr. who passed this December.
Dr. Cross contributes to Black resilience by fighting against negative perceptions of blackness.
We thank him for all the work he has contributed.
Dr. Cross contributes to Black resilience by fighting against negative perceptions of blackness.
We thank him for all the work he has contributed.
December 31, 2024 at 3:04 AM
We want to take a moment of remembrance to William E. Cross Jr. who passed this December.
Dr. Cross contributes to Black resilience by fighting against negative perceptions of blackness.
We thank him for all the work he has contributed.
Dr. Cross contributes to Black resilience by fighting against negative perceptions of blackness.
We thank him for all the work he has contributed.
Something that is important to our lab is amplifying voices within the Black Community to strengthen bonds and to show support. So in light of the holiday season we made a list of events and Black owned businesses in your local area that may be of interest to you.
December 24, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Something that is important to our lab is amplifying voices within the Black Community to strengthen bonds and to show support. So in light of the holiday season we made a list of events and Black owned businesses in your local area that may be of interest to you.
Kwanzaa is a symbol of Black Resilience as Black people have been stripped of many things, but Kwanzaa was something created and specifically given to Black people to celebrate their History and culture in a positive light.
7 days for the 7 principles.
7 days for the 7 principles.
December 24, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Kwanzaa is a symbol of Black Resilience as Black people have been stripped of many things, but Kwanzaa was something created and specifically given to Black people to celebrate their History and culture in a positive light.
7 days for the 7 principles.
7 days for the 7 principles.
(Re)introducing ourselves to new 🦋! Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS) is multi-site efforts by UW in Seattle and SMU in Dallas, supported by US NIH/NIDA.
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
December 19, 2024 at 6:26 PM
(Re)introducing ourselves to new 🦋! Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS) is multi-site efforts by UW in Seattle and SMU in Dallas, supported by US NIH/NIDA.
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
Follow us for more on Black resilience against stressors, research uplifting community voices, and our scientific progress and new insights!
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So many new 🦋 users, and it’s been a while since we posted.
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: We are psychology researchers and trainees at the University of Washington. We study mental health and drug use among people of color, focusing on culture and contexts.
Follow us!
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: We are psychology researchers and trainees at the University of Washington. We study mental health and drug use among people of color, focusing on culture and contexts.
Follow us!
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December 19, 2024 at 6:19 PM
So many new 🦋 users, and it’s been a while since we posted.
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: We are psychology researchers and trainees at the University of Washington. We study mental health and drug use among people of color, focusing on culture and contexts.
Follow us!
Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: We are psychology researchers and trainees at the University of Washington. We study mental health and drug use among people of color, focusing on culture and contexts.
Follow us!
Want to get $100?
BARS (Black Adult Resilience Study) is the study for you!
We are looking for people in the local Seattle area to join and participate in our study!
Use the link below to see if you eligible and get $100!
redcap.link/barstudy
We’d love to have you as a participant 😊
#bars #seattle
BARS (Black Adult Resilience Study) is the study for you!
We are looking for people in the local Seattle area to join and participate in our study!
Use the link below to see if you eligible and get $100!
redcap.link/barstudy
We’d love to have you as a participant 😊
#bars #seattle
October 21, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Want to get $100?
BARS (Black Adult Resilience Study) is the study for you!
We are looking for people in the local Seattle area to join and participate in our study!
Use the link below to see if you eligible and get $100!
redcap.link/barstudy
We’d love to have you as a participant 😊
#bars #seattle
BARS (Black Adult Resilience Study) is the study for you!
We are looking for people in the local Seattle area to join and participate in our study!
Use the link below to see if you eligible and get $100!
redcap.link/barstudy
We’d love to have you as a participant 😊
#bars #seattle