Research
My work focuses on substance use, trauma, adolescence, and vulnerable populations in the United States.
Expertise
Mental Health of Vulnerable Populations
A vulnerable population is any group that has a poorer likelihood of health as compared to the general population, such as — people with mental illness, youth, people who use drugs, sexual and racial minorities, and people living in low-income communities and countries.
Read about opioid policies for rural communities in Ohio and Tennessee
Sociocultural Dimensions of Substance Use
Drug use is an irreplaceable part of human behavior, my focus is on understanding how substances operate in our modern culture to bring the focus on human agency, respect, and treatment.
Read about adolescent heroin use in urban cities
Adolescent Development and Wellbeing
My goal is to support vulnerable youth, including youth who use drugs, youth with PTSD and trauma histories, youth who are neurodivergent, etc. Especially high-achieving youth in low-resource settings or vulnerable youth. My focus is on socioemotional development and trauma-informed practice to support youth in their homes, schools, and communities.
Read about a workshop I designed for high-achieving college students
Field Research
I have gained a set of diverse skills from research oversight, management and field data collection.
Sherri-Chanelle Brighthaupt 