Erin Kasson
Biographic Data
| ID | 319247 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Erin Kasson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Erin |
| FAMILY NAME | Kasson |
| SIGNATURE | KASSON E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Washington University in St. Louis |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-7120-5050 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Associations between microaggressions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use among Black young adults
Objective This pilot study, which was designed to inform mobile health intervention development, assessed the frequency of various microaggressions and explored associations among microaggressions, alcohol use, depression, and anxiety in Black young adults. Methods Ninety-two Black adults (mean age = 22.2 [SD = 1.9]) who regularly consume alcohol were recruited through social media to complete a survey on microaggressions, depression, anxiety, an…
Cannabis and Psychedelics Among U.S. Young Adults
This study assessed the correlates of cannabis and psychedelic use and legalization support among young adults in the United States (US). Using 2025 data among adults ages 18-34 ( n = 3227), we assessed cannabis and psychedelic message exposure and perceptions, mental health symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-4 [PHQ-4]), and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in relation to past-6-month cannabis use (40.5%), past-year psychedelic use (11.9%…
Self-Reported Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Networking About Opioid Misuse Among Those Who Have or Are Currently Misusing Opioids
Introduction The opioid crisis is a significant public health concern. Online social networking platforms allow individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to connect with others with shared experiences, which may combat treatment barriers. This study explored the self-reported advantages and disadvantages of engaging with social media content related to opioid misuse.Methods Participants who reported ever misusing opioids (n = 248) were recruited…
Associations Between Cannabis Messaging and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Product Perceptions, Use, and Use Intentions Among a Sample of US Young Adults
Background Since the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, derived intoxicating cannabis products (DICPs) emerged as largely unregulated products; meanwhile, traditional cannabis use has increased. To inform effective prevention, research is needed to assess differences in motives for using cannabis only versus both cannabis and DICPs, as well as use-related consequences.Methods We analyzed survey data (June–November 2023) from 4,031 US young adults…
Mental health behaviors and suicide risk among White and Black adults with Opioid Use Disorder
Young Adults' Experiences with Cannabis Retailer Marketing and Related Practices
Using Social Media to Examine Themes Surrounding Fentanyl Misuse and Risk Indicators
Background: Opioid misuse is a crisis in the United States, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl pose risks for overdose and mortality. Individuals who misuse substances commonly seek information and support online due to stigma and legal concerns, and this online networking may provide insight for substance misuse prevention and treatment. We aimed to characterize topics in substance-misuse related discourse among members of an online fentanyl…
Association between Sexual Violence Victimization and Electronic Vaping Product Use among Adolescents
Background Although studies have investigated the association between sexual violence (SV) victimization and substance use, few studies have examined the association between SV victimization and electronic vaping product (EVP) use among adolescents in the United States. The objective of this study was to examine the cross-sectional association between SV victimization and EVP use among adolescents.Methods Data were pooled from the 2017 and 2019 Y…
Sexual Health Behaviors and Knowledge Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls
How do teens with a history of suicidal behavior and self‐harm interact with social media
BACKGROUND: This study examines how engagement with depression-related social media content varies by teens who report suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) versus those who had not experienced each behavior. METHODS: Teens aged 15-17 years old (N = 93) were recruited from social media platforms from October 2016 to August 2018. Participants were asked three open-ended questions about the advantages and disadvant…
Examining Symptoms of Stimulant Misuse and Community Support Among Members of a Recovery-Oriented Online Community
Misuse of prescription and non-prescription stimulants and related overdose deaths represent a growing public health crisis that warrants immediate intervention. We examined 100 posts and their respective comments from a public, recovery-oriented Reddit community in January 2021 to explore content related to DSM-V stimulant use disorder symptoms, access and barriers to recovery, and peer support. Using inductive and deductive methods, a codebook …
Investigating the role of familial and peer‐related factors on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among U.S. adolescents
INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use is a public health concern, and adolescents are at an increased risk of starting and continuing to use tobacco relative to other age groups. Parent involvement and other social environmental factors may influence the development and persistence of tobacco use behaviors in adolescence. This study used the nationally representative Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study data set, and responses from 7025 a…
The impact of discomfort with HIV status and hopelessness on depressive symptoms among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
Introduction: Discomfort with and reluctance to disclose HIV status can lead to depression, social isolation, and poor medication adherence; we examined relationships among these variables within a sample of adolescents living with HIV in Uganda. Methods: We used baseline data from the Suubi + Adherence study, which recruited a total of 702 adolescents (ages 10–16 years) living with HIV in southwestern Uganda. Structural equation models were cond…
Exploring Social Media Recruitment Strategies and Preliminary Acceptability of an mHealth Tool for Teens with Eating Disorders
(1) Background: The current study leveraged social media to connect with teens with EDs to identify population specific characteristics and to gather feedback on an mHealth intervention. (2) Methods: We recruited teens with EDs from social media in two phases: (1) Discovery Group, (2) Testing Group. The Discovery Group ( n = 14) participants were recruited from Facebook/Instagram and were asked to review the app for up to one week and provide qua…
Evaluating potential mediators for the impact of a family-based economic intervention (Suubi+Adherence) on the mental health of adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
Social and Economic Equity and Family Cohesion as Potential Protective Factors from Depression Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Uganda
Social and Economic Equity and Family Cohesion as Potential Protective Factors from Depression Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Uganda
Investigating the role of familial and peer‐related factors on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among U.S. adolescents
INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use is a public health concern, and adolescents are at an increased risk of starting and continuing to use tobacco relative to other age groups. Parent involvement and other social environmental factors may influence the development and persistence of tobacco use behaviors in adolescence. This study used the nationally representative Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study data set, and responses from 7025 a…
The impact of discomfort with HIV status and hopelessness on depressive symptoms among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
Introduction: Discomfort with and reluctance to disclose HIV status can lead to depression, social isolation, and poor medication adherence; we examined relationships among these variables within a sample of adolescents living with HIV in Uganda. Methods: We used baseline data from the Suubi + Adherence study, which recruited a total of 702 adolescents (ages 10–16 years) living with HIV in southwestern Uganda. Structural equation models were cond…
Exploring Social Media Recruitment Strategies and Preliminary Acceptability of an mHealth Tool for Teens with Eating Disorders
(1) Background: The current study leveraged social media to connect with teens with EDs to identify population specific characteristics and to gather feedback on an mHealth intervention. (2) Methods: We recruited teens with EDs from social media in two phases: (1) Discovery Group, (2) Testing Group. The Discovery Group ( n = 14) participants were recruited from Facebook/Instagram and were asked to review the app for up to one week and provide qua…
Evaluating potential mediators for the impact of a family-based economic intervention (Suubi+Adherence) on the mental health of adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
Using Social Media to Examine Themes Surrounding Fentanyl Misuse and Risk Indicators
Background: Opioid misuse is a crisis in the United States, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl pose risks for overdose and mortality. Individuals who misuse substances commonly seek information and support online due to stigma and legal concerns, and this online networking may provide insight for substance misuse prevention and treatment. We aimed to characterize topics in substance-misuse related discourse among members of an online fentanyl…
Association between Sexual Violence Victimization and Electronic Vaping Product Use among Adolescents
Background Although studies have investigated the association between sexual violence (SV) victimization and substance use, few studies have examined the association between SV victimization and electronic vaping product (EVP) use among adolescents in the United States. The objective of this study was to examine the cross-sectional association between SV victimization and EVP use among adolescents.Methods Data were pooled from the 2017 and 2019 Y…
Sexual Health Behaviors and Knowledge Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls
How do teens with a history of suicidal behavior and self‐harm interact with social media
BACKGROUND: This study examines how engagement with depression-related social media content varies by teens who report suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) versus those who had not experienced each behavior. METHODS: Teens aged 15-17 years old (N = 93) were recruited from social media platforms from October 2016 to August 2018. Participants were asked three open-ended questions about the advantages and disadvant…
Examining Symptoms of Stimulant Misuse and Community Support Among Members of a Recovery-Oriented Online Community
Misuse of prescription and non-prescription stimulants and related overdose deaths represent a growing public health crisis that warrants immediate intervention. We examined 100 posts and their respective comments from a public, recovery-oriented Reddit community in January 2021 to explore content related to DSM-V stimulant use disorder symptoms, access and barriers to recovery, and peer support. Using inductive and deductive methods, a codebook …
Self-Reported Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Networking About Opioid Misuse Among Those Who Have or Are Currently Misusing Opioids
Introduction The opioid crisis is a significant public health concern. Online social networking platforms allow individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to connect with others with shared experiences, which may combat treatment barriers. This study explored the self-reported advantages and disadvantages of engaging with social media content related to opioid misuse.Methods Participants who reported ever misusing opioids (n = 248) were recruited…
Associations Between Cannabis Messaging and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Product Perceptions, Use, and Use Intentions Among a Sample of US Young Adults
Background Since the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, derived intoxicating cannabis products (DICPs) emerged as largely unregulated products; meanwhile, traditional cannabis use has increased. To inform effective prevention, research is needed to assess differences in motives for using cannabis only versus both cannabis and DICPs, as well as use-related consequences.Methods We analyzed survey data (June–November 2023) from 4,031 US young adults…
Mental health behaviors and suicide risk among White and Black adults with Opioid Use Disorder
Young Adults' Experiences with Cannabis Retailer Marketing and Related Practices
Associations between microaggressions, depression, anxiety, and alcohol use among Black young adults
Objective This pilot study, which was designed to inform mobile health intervention development, assessed the frequency of various microaggressions and explored associations among microaggressions, alcohol use, depression, and anxiety in Black young adults. Methods Ninety-two Black adults (mean age = 22.2 [SD = 1.9]) who regularly consume alcohol were recruited through social media to complete a survey on microaggressions, depression, anxiety, an…
Cannabis and Psychedelics Among U.S. Young Adults
This study assessed the correlates of cannabis and psychedelic use and legalization support among young adults in the United States (US). Using 2025 data among adults ages 18-34 ( n = 3227), we assessed cannabis and psychedelic message exposure and perceptions, mental health symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-4 [PHQ-4]), and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in relation to past-6-month cannabis use (40.5%), past-year psychedelic use (11.9%…
Psychology (14 works) · Psychiatry (13 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Psychological intervention (7 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Poison control (6 works) · Suicide prevention (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works)