UMD Psychologist Taps Small-Town Roots to Treat Rural Maryland Teens

AI Briefing

• – University of Maryland psychologist Dr. Sarah Johnson taps into her rural roots to create a specialized program for Caroline County teens struggling with substance use and other disorders.
• – Researcher's approach focuses on building trust and connection with students, using her knowledge of the community to address root causes of the issues.
• – The program has shown promising results, improving mental health outcomes and reducing substance use among rural Maryland teens.