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  3. Margaret Swarbrick

Margaret Swarbrick PhD

Designation
  • Associate Director, Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies
  • Research Professor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
  • Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Website Profile Type
  • Collaborator
Title Description Investigator(s) Category Status
Enhancing Immune Health Literacy and Behaviors among People with Psychiatric Disabilities This randomized controlled trial study is testing a program called Enhancing Your Immune Health. The intervention is designed to improve immune health literacy and promote immune health behaviors among adults with psychiatric disabilities. The main study partner is the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey.   Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy On-going
Healthy ReStart: National Web Survey on the Status of Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities, Intervention Development, & Pilot RCT This study began with a national web survey to determine the health, mental health, and functional status of adults with psychiatric disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results were used to design a health coaching intervention using online wellness tools called Healthy ReStart. The intervention is being tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial at community mental health agencies. Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy On-going
Testing an Intervention to Promote Financial Wellness Among Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities This randomized controlled trial study is testing a financial education program called Building Financial Wellness. The program is designed to increase financial literacy and promote money management skills that enhance economic self-sufficiency and mental health recovery for adults with psychiatric disabilities. Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy On-going
Health Screening of Medical Co-Morbidities among Adults in Mental Health Recovery Data from health screenings of public mental health clients held in four states found high rates of chronic medical conditions and health risk behaviors. After attending the health fairs, participants experienced significant increases in self-rated abilities for health practices, personal competence for health maintenance, and health locus of control. Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy Completed
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lives & Employment of Adults with Behavioral Health Disorders This web survey explored changes in the lives and vocational status of adults with mental health and substance use disorders during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. An anonymous online survey was completed by 272 adults, recruited from statewide networks of community programs in New Jersey and New York. Center on Mental Health Services Research and Policy Completed

*System-generated list from psychiatry research website.