We are a psychology lab at Texas A&M University studying Culturally-informed Approaches to Research on Emotional health and Substance use!
The CARES Lab is dedicated to advancing culturally-informed research that explores the temperamental and cognitive-affective mechanisms underlying anxiety, trauma, and substance use comorbidity in both children and adults. By integrating culturally relevant frameworks, we aim to enhance understanding of how individual differences in emotional and behavioral tendencies interact with sociocultural f
05/08/2026
Today we're shouting out another one of our amazing undergraduate Research Assistants, 🌟 Karla Mendez! 🌟 Swipe to see what Karla has learned in the CARES Lab and what she plans to do next.
Interested in our lab's work? Sign up for the MAMA Study today using the link in our bio!
05/06/2026
⭐️ Local Resource Spotlight! ⭐️ The B/CS Prenatal Clinic offers prenatal and postpartum care for women experiencing financial hardship. They are a great resource for expectant moms in the Bryan/College Station area!
Interested in our work on mental health during pregnancy? You can sign up for the MAMA Study and earn up to $550 using the link in our bio!
05/04/2026
Today we're shouting out another one of our amazing undergraduate Research Assistants, 🌟 Liana Alonzo! 🌟 Swipe to see what Liana has learned in the CARES Lab and what she will be doing next.
Interested in our lab's work? Sign up for the MAMA Study today using the link in our bio!
04/27/2026
How does substance use affect mental health? Swipe to learn more about how substances affects the brain, cognition, and wellbeing. 🧠
Read more about substance use in the U.S. here:
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drugs-brainhttps://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/drugs-and-mental-health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28252892/
03/30/2026
Today we're shouting out another one of our amazing undergraduate Research Assistants, 🌟 Isabella Gutierrez! 🌟 Swipe to see what Isabella has learned in the CARES Lab and where she is going next.
Interested in our lab's work? Sign up for the MAMA Study today using the link in our bio!
03/30/2026
Latinos make up nearly 20% of the U.S.—but are still underrepresented in mental health research. 🇺🇸
At the CARES Lab, we’re working to change that.
Swipe to learn about key drivers of alcohol use in Latino communities—including discrimination and acculturative stress.
Understanding the "why" helps us build better, more accessible care. 🌟
Check out the CDC's data on alcohol use for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/about-alcohol-use/index.html
02/24/2026
Today we're shouting out one of our amazing undergraduate Research Assistants, 🌟 Megan Peltier! 🌟 Swipe to see what Megan has learned in the CARES Lab and where she is going next.
Interested in our lab's work? Sign up for the MAMA Study today using the link in our bio!
11/27/2025
🌟 CARES LAB NEWS! 🌟 Emily, a graduate student in our lab, presented a poster at the Texas Psychological Association Convention this weekend. Swipe to read more about her findings!
Interested in our lab's work? Sign up for the MAMA Study today using the link in our bio!
11/15/2025
Welcome to the CARES Lab at Texas A&M University! 🌟 We are a psychology lab studying Culturally-informed Approaches to Research in Emotional health and Substance use. Swipe through this post and check out our account to learn more about our research!
Interested in getting involved in our work? Sign up for the MAMA Study using the link in our bio!
11/10/2025
🧠 ARTICLE OVERVIEW! 🧠 This research out of the University of Denver explores how anxiety during pregnancy affects babies’ socioemotional development. Effects like these are why our lab is interested in studying prenatal anxiety and promoting better mental health for pregnant women!
Interested in our work on mental health during pregnancy? You can sign up for the MAMA Study and earn up to $550 using the link in our bio!
Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032723011692
