Helping Youth Start the School Year Strong Through Goal Setting
August 13, 2026, Durham, NC – The start of a new school year is more than a return to the classroom. It [...]
Coming Soon: A New Blog Series Exploring Mindfulness Education for Youth
August 11, 2026, Durham, NC – Why has mindfulness become an important topic in schools, youth programs, and healthcare? Organizations have been [...]
iRT Releases Fourth Edition of Media Ready to Address Today’s Evolving Media and Substance Use Landscape
July 14, 2026, Durham, NC – Today's middle school students are exposed to more substance-related media messages than ever before, and Media [...]
iRT Publishes Long-Term Effects of Media Aware on Young Adult Sexual Health Beliefs
June 11, 2026, Durham, NC – iRT is pleased to announce that researchers Dr. Tracy Scull, Dr. Christina Dodson, Dr. [...]
New Research Brief on Sex Education at Community Colleges
May 05, 2026, Durham, NC – iRT and Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) co-authored a newly released research brief [...]
How Afterschool Programs Can Use Mentoring Trainings to Better Support Youth
April 09, 2026, Durham, NC – Afterschool programs provide students with opportunities for connection, growth, and learning beyond the classroom. [...]
Helping Students Finish the School Year Strong: Building a Growth Mindset
April 08, 2026, Durham, NC – As the school year draws to a close, many students begin to lose momentum. [...]
Helping Youth Start the School Year Strong Through Goal Setting
August 13, 2026, Durham, NC – The start of a new school year is more than a return to the classroom. It is an [...]
Helping Youth Start the School Year Strong Through Goal Setting
August 13, 2026, Durham, NC – The start of a new school year is more than a return [...]
Coming Soon: A New Blog Series Exploring Mindfulness Education for Youth
August 11, 2026, Durham, NC – Why has mindfulness become an important topic in schools, youth programs, and [...]
iRT Releases Fourth Edition of Media Ready to Address Today’s Evolving Media and Substance Use Landscape
July 14, 2026, Durham, NC – Today's middle school students are exposed to more substance-related media messages than [...]
Helping Schools Meet HB 959: Media Literacy Programs for Elementary Through High School
March 12, 2026, Durham, NC – As social media and digital platforms become a central part of young people’s lives, educators are tasked with [...]
Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Strengthen Youth Prevention Programs
March 12, 2026, Durham, NC – States, counties, and community organizations across the United States are receiving opioid settlement funds intended to address the [...]
Key Takeaways from the 2026 State of Tobacco Control Report
March 12, 2026, Durham, NC - Last month, the American Lung Association released its 2026 State of Tobacco Control report, which provides an annual [...]
iRT Welcomes Angelika Santero to the Team
February 09, 2025 – Angelika Santero has joined iRT as the newest member of our team of interdisciplinary research scientists, research assistants, web developers, multimedia [...]
Available Now! Web-Based Mindfulness Program for Adolescents with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
January 14, 2026, Durham, NC – iRT is pleased to release the Aware Program for Teens with 22q11DS, a web-based, mindfulness training program designed [...]
Plan My Ride Could Protect Young People from Increased Risk of Unsafe Driving Around the Holidays
December 11, 2025, Durham, NC – At the end of the year, drivers are at a higher risk for unsafe driving. The National Highway Traffic [...]
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