Grace Kong, PhD

Grace Kong, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and has a PhD in clinical psychology with specialization in child and adolescent psychology. Dr. Kong uses multi-method approaches (e.g., social media analysis, qualitative focus groups, local and national surveys) to study tobacco and other substance use behaviors and their promotion to inform interventions and policies to prevent youth and young adult substance use. Fellows interested in social media, substance use, and mental health will have opportunities to: 1) conduct multi-method studies to examine novel substance use trends or promotional strategies on social media affecting diverse populations; 2) develop and test interventions and policies addressing the role of social media in substance use; and 3) integrate generative AI in prevention science research.