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Black Adult Resilience Study Challenges Assumptions About Black Participation In Mental Health Research

The NIH-funded Black Adult Resilience Study has met its enrollment goals in Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging assumptions about Black participation in research.

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✨ The latest ADAPT Lab newsletter is here! ✨ We've had an exciting season of research and are thrilled to share some of our recent milestones.

Reporting live from Seattle, WA site: BARS team during 2026 academic year!!

Huge thanks and much love to Dr. Ajimah Olaghere for guiding our community event on Healing through Storytelling. The energy, shared humanity and vulnerability, and presence in the gathering were why we organize the Learn. Connect. Build Community event series!

Our team shared new findings from our study at the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium!! We got such great interest and engagement from the audience!

UW ADAPT@adapt206.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Leah, Hermon, Ashwak, Sophia, and Billan sharing findings about racial discrimination and coping from our @barsstudy.bsky.social

What is “Black fatigue?” How do people use resources, relational and community strengths and capital to build resilience despite of racism and marginalization? @adapt206.bsky.social @barsdge.bsky.social Research Coordinator Nia Jones for guiding a community convo. #learn #connect #buildcommunity

First up in our “learn.connect.build community” series👇 Lead by our own Research Coordinator, Nia Jones. *pay what you can, proceeds go toward our research and hosting future community events like this

UW ADAPT@adapt206.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We’re kicking off our series with: “The Weight of ‘Black Fatigue’: Lightening the Load.” A space to unpack, reflect, and be in community as we explore what Black fatigue looks like and how it shapes well-being. Happening May 11th at Fat's Chicken and Waffles! Reserve a spot using the link in bio.

Join us to LEARN.CONNECT.BUILD COMMUNITY! May-August 2026

UW ADAPT@adapt206.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Learn. Connect. Build Community. The Black Adult Resilience Study, in partnership with Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA), invites you to join our upcoming community series. From May through August. Stay tuned for dates, details, and ways to join us. information in bio!

New from our ongoing Black Adult Resilience Study! Direct & vicarious exposure to racial discrimination are reported frequently and across locations by Black young adults. There seems to be a difference in #SEA vs #DFW. Critical to promote awareness, support, & resilience! @barsstudy.bsky.social

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.

Here are some recent findings on cannabis use among Black young adults. 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

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 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.

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!

UW ADAPT@adapt206.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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!

UW ADAPT@adapt206.bsky.social · last yr.

UW Undergraduate Research Symposium was a success last Friday! Our trainees presented on acculturation and diversity considerations in mental health (yes, letters in our lab name!). Congrats, Clara, Joe, and Dani.

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.

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.

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

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😊

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 care of yourselves and your people yall oof Therapy resources tagged!

AND… check out our IG for links on some local volunteering opportunities and and Black-serving organizations in Dallas and Seattle! www.instagram.com/p/DE8g3afy2D...

Black Adult Resilience Study@barsstudy.bsky.social · 2y ago

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.

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!

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.

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.