“This Program Is Literally Saving Lives”

“This Program Is Literally Saving Lives”

A qualitative study led by Hillary Kapa and Rachel Myers published preprint on Research Square evaluates Beyond the Bars, a community-based music program aimed at reducing youth violence. The program’s participatory approach has shown promising impacts on...
Clinician Views of an Opioid Prescribing Report

Clinician Views of an Opioid Prescribing Report

An article in the American Journal of Medical Quality explores how clinicians perceive opioid prescribing feedback reports. The study, led by Jeff Ebert and co-authored by Evan Spencer, Kit Delgado, and Anish Agarwal, examines how these tools influence prescribing...
Smartphone Feedback to Encourage Safe Driving

Smartphone Feedback to Encourage Safe Driving

A randomized field trial tested whether smartphone-based feedback with personalized goals can promote safer driving behavior compared to standard insurance messaging. The study, led by Jeff Ebert with co-authors Kate McDonald and Kit Delgado,contributes to growing...
1 in 3 Gun Owners Don’t Lock All Firearms

1 in 3 Gun Owners Don’t Lock All Firearms

A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 37% of U.S. adults living in households with guns do not store all of them in a locked location. The study highlights ongoing concerns about firearm safety, particularly given that gun injuries remain the...
Opioid Treatment Access in Philly Still Uneven

Opioid Treatment Access in Philly Still Uneven

A new WHYY report highlights persistent gaps in access to opioid addiction medications in Philadelphia. Addiction medicine specialist Maggie Lowenstein led a study where researchers posed as case managers to assess treatment programs, finding that while appointment...
Low-Cost Solution to Excess Opioids

Low-Cost Solution to Excess Opioids

A recent study led by Kit Delgado and Anish Agarwal explores whether providing opioid disposal kits at discharge improves safe medication disposal. The study found that patients given a kit were 10.6% more likely to dispose of unused opioids, suggesting a simple,...
Gen Z, Mental Health, and Firearm Suicide Risks

Gen Z, Mental Health, and Firearm Suicide Risks

A WHYY article highlights the growing intersection of youth mental health challenges and firearm access, citing a rise in gun suicides among Gen Z. Desmond Patton, Director of SAFELab at Penn, notes that young people are increasingly open about mental health,...