SMART Project at Northwestern

SMART is a sexual health program by @NorthwesternU for teen guys who like guys. Learn about relationships, coming out, & realistic ways to protect your health!

[THRIVE Center @THRIVECenterNU]

Hi! My name is Andrés (@andrespsyc) and I will be doing the twitter takeover today. I am a research coordinator for @_karmacap’s team and have also worked for @SMART_squad and @radar_nu in the past. Follow this 🧵 to learn more about life as a research coordinator.

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

@radar_nu is a community health study from @NorthwesternU focused on understanding the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ community. Follow them to learn more about how you can earn $150 per year for participating in their study. #LGBTQHealth #RADAR #gay #bi #queer #TransHealth

[Dennis H. Li, PhD, MPH @denhli]

We found that @SMART_squad participants liked having different components and found the program to be impactful, useful, engaging, and usable. School-based/adjacent implementation was highly desired. #SSSS2021 #eHealth #mHealth #HIVprevention #implementationresearch

[Impact Institute at Northwestern University @Impact_NU]

ISGMH's @thrasherxy speaks to @democracynow about COVID-19 and HIV on this #WorldAidsDay2021:

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Want to help the LGBTQ community? Join our online sex ed program for gay, bi, and queer teens! If you are 13-18 years old click on the link to see if you are eligible to participate. You can earn $75 for participating! RT to help spread the word :) Link: https://t.co/LTaQNE62ew

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Want to help the LGBTQ community? Join our online sex ed program for gay, bi, and queer teens! If you are 13-18 years old click on the link to see if you are eligible to participate. You can earn $75 for participating! RT to help spread the word :) Link: https://t.co/LTaQNE62ew

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

These findings highlight that people who use pansexual, queer, or bisexual identities are not the same, and researchers need to study how exactly they differ. DM us for the full paper! (3/3)

**For resources related to mental health visit Trevor Project: https://t.co/8TxF9VbwiS

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

In one of our recent studies -- co-authored by our #SMART research coordinator Manuel Hurtado Jr. -- we explored disclosure, minority stress, and mental health among adults who use Bisexual, Queer, and Pansexual (Bi+) labels to describe their sexuality. (1/3)

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

We found that disclosure differs among bi+ adults with pansexual adults having higher rates of identity disclosure compared to bisexual adults. There were also differences in mental health with pansexual adults reporting higher depression compared to bisexual adults. (2/3)

[Carlos RodriguezDiaz @carlosex]

Today is National Latino/a/x AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD. Why is important?: In 2019, gay and bisexual men accounted for approximately 75% of new #HIV diagnoses among Hispanic/Latinx people. @AIDSVu @NLAAD @CDC_HIV #StopHIVTogether

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Happy #NationalComingOutDay! Today we celerate those who have chosen to live their truth loudly and those who are still navigating their coming out journey. Check out some coming out tips by our #SMART research staff (@andrespsyc and Manuel Hurtado)

[Carlos RodriguezDiaz @carlosex]

For those of us in #academia and out as LGBTQ+, be visible. Our support and modeling can mean the world to our students. Today #NationalComingOutDay is a great day to be public, it is important to create safe spaces for 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 people all year! @AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

[Impact Institute at Northwestern University @Impact_NU]

ISGMH's Manuel Hurtado Jr. and Andrés Alvarado Avila are featured in the #LatinxHeritageMonth newsletter from Somos Latinx Lideres (SoLL), @NUFeinbergMed's affinity group for Latinx staff and allies!

Check it out: https://t.co/JniBSprtI4

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Happy Juneteenth! Let this be a day of joy, and a time to be reflective of how we can be better allies for our black communities and actively be anti-racist. We want to use this platform to share resources:
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https://t.co/Xv35MnYsGg
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https://t.co/miQVL9lW5I

[Brian Mustanski, PhD @Mustanski]

Another great poster from #NationalLGBTQheathConf. This one centering voices of adolescent sexual minority males on what they wish they knew prior to first sex. Let’s get them that knowledge with programs like @SMART_squad!

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Today we are celebrating love because it's the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. What are ways to fight stigma against our community? #lgbt #idahtb #idahtb2021 https://t.co/Ff9Zd1nlTk

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Check out some work our team published using #SMART data! #LGBTQHealth

[Impact Institute at Northwestern University @Impact_NU]

"This study is encouraging in that it shows that many teens, including those under 18 years old, are comfortable with their sexuality," ISGMH’s David Moskowitz tells @TheAdvocateMag. https://t.co/Nsm1U1NAwi

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

It's Lesbian Visibility Day 2021. Check out these hashtags to see how others are celebrating today: #lesbianvisibilityweek2021 #lesbianvisibilityday #lesbianvisibility

[SMART Project at Northwestern @SMART_squad]

Come work with us! Applications are closing soon. Send us a DM if you are interested in more detailed information. #SMARTSquad #LGBTQHealth #lgbtqhealthconf #ISGMH #LGBTQResearch #SGMHealth

[Impact Institute at Northwestern University @Impact_NU]

The @SMART_squad at ISGMH is looking to hire a paid part-time research assistant interested in adolescent #LGBTQ research. If you are interested please send @SMART_Squad a DM for more detailed information.

[Impact Institute at Northwestern University @Impact_NU]

ISGMH and @NUFeinbergMed’s @laurenbbeach is giving testimony to the Illinois State Senate Human Rights Committee this morning supporting IL SB 2133, which would require Illinois state agencies to capture data about sexual orientation and gender identity. #SOGI #LGBTQ (1/4)