The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers

The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers works to improve teen mental health, focused on mood, sleep, and social media

Interested in learning about your social media habits and how they might be affecting your mood and identity? If so, you...
08/11/2026

Interested in learning about your social media habits and how they might be affecting your mood and identity? If so, you may be a good fit for the SelfIES study!

We’re looking for teens ages 14-16 who use social media at least once daily for our study. Check out the other eligibility requirements in this post to see if you’re able to participate and help make research happen!

Eligible? Fill out the screener in our bio or on our website to take action and participate!

Our research has found that seeing self-harm content on social media can increase risk for engaging in self-harm among t...
08/05/2026

Our research has found that seeing self-harm content on social media can increase risk for engaging in self-harm among teens. If you see self-harm content on social media, report it and avoid further engaging with the content (don't comment or "like" the post). It's also important to seek support and utilize resources related to social media and your mental health.
Swipe to learn more about what we know from research, resources, and suggestions for what to do if you come across self-harm content on social media.

The Hamilton Lab had a great time at 2 outreach events last week! On Tuesday, we attended the Teen Mental Health Fair ho...
05/29/2026

The Hamilton Lab had a great time at 2 outreach events last week! On Tuesday, we attended the Teen Mental Health Fair hosted by the Middlesex County 4-H Teen Ambassadors to share research and tips on healthier sleep and social media use with teens, their friends, and their families. On Thursday, we were invited to present about social media and mental health to 100+ students at Academy Charter High School in Lake Como, NJ as part of their Mental Health Symposium. We enjoyed featuring tips on how to maximize the positives of social media use by managing content and experiences online. Thanks for having us!

Our final graduating senior in the Class of 2026: Christian Nicolas! Christian originally joined the lab as a high schoo...
05/28/2026

Our final graduating senior in the Class of 2026: Christian Nicolas! Christian originally joined the lab as a high school senior on our youth advisory board, the RISE Team. In the years since, he's completed independent research projects, helped lead and mentor the RISE Team's high schoolers, and been a major part of our lab. We are so proud of Christian and excited to see what's next for him! Swipe to read more about Christian's experience! 🎉

Up next: Gianna Duncan! Gianna joined the lab going into her senior year and quickly gained a variety of research skills...
05/26/2026

Up next: Gianna Duncan! Gianna joined the lab going into her senior year and quickly gained a variety of research skills through her thoughtful Aresty project and hard work on the SelfIES Study. Congratulations to Gianna! Swipe to learn more! 🧠

Our next graduating senior: Ziva Davis! Ziva has shined in her 3 years in the lab, growing as a researcher and leading l...
05/21/2026

Our next graduating senior: Ziva Davis! Ziva has shined in her 3 years in the lab, growing as a researcher and leading lab culture initiatives. We are so proud of Ziva and excited for her next steps! Swipe to learn more! ✨️

Mehlika Ozgencil, another one of our graduating seniors, has truly been a jack of all trades in the 3 years she's been a...
05/19/2026

Mehlika Ozgencil, another one of our graduating seniors, has truly been a jack of all trades in the 3 years she's been a research assistant in The Hamilton Lab. From research to engaging community outreach, Mehlika does it all! Swipe to read more about her experience and next steps after graduation! 🧠

Congratulations to Dr. Hamilton on receiving the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence as part ...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hamilton on receiving the Board of Trustees Research Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence as part of the 2026 Faculty Year-End Excellence Awards today. Dr. Hamilton was one of 5 recipients honored with this award across Rutgers University in recognition of her innovative and impactful research. We are so proud of you!

Huge congratulations to Dr. Hamilton for receiving tenure! She will become an Associate Professor and was also recognize...
04/24/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Hamilton for receiving tenure! She will become an Associate Professor and was also recognized with a Faculty Excellence Award from the Board of Trustees for outstanding contributions to research! We are all so thankful to work with such an inspiring scientist and amazing mentor. Lots of appreciation as well to everyone who has been a part of the last 5 years (and beyond)!

Getting good sleep isn't about luck, it's actually in our control! Sleep Awareness Week just recently ended, but these a...
03/17/2026

Getting good sleep isn't about luck, it's actually in our control! Sleep Awareness Week just recently ended, but these are some tips you can try today and everyday to get better sleep. Swipe to learn 3 practical tips for how you can improve your sleep health with additional resources at the end. 😴

You can also participate in our online activity Project Sleep to learn more about the science behind sleep and steps to improve yours! Learn more in our linktree!

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