PRYSHM: Promoting Resilient Youth with Strong Hearts and Minds

PRYSHM

PRYSHM: Promoting Resilient Youth with Strong Hearts and Minds

PI: Katie Edwards, Ph.D., UN-L,  Co-PI: Heather Littleton, Ph.D., UCCS

Funding: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Project Description

The PRYSHM program is an online group-based program for dating LGBTQIA2S+ teens, ages 15 to 18.  The focus of the program is fostering positive identity development and sense of community among LGBTQIA2S+ teens as well as equipping teens with tools to make healthy decisions, including decisions surrounding alcohol use and responding to conflict in relationships.

Participant Expectations and Eligibility

15 to 18-year-old LGBTQIA2S+ teens who are currently or have recently (within the past three months) been in a dating or sexual relationship are eligible to participate.  Participants must be willing and able to attend 9 weekly one-hour online program sessions as well as be willing to complete study surveys. 

Participate: To participate, you can register on the official PRYSHM website here.  

Contact Info: hillres@uccs.edu