Jasmin Brooks Stephens

Jasmin Brooks Stephens is a Post-Doctoral Scholar affiliated with Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Her research focuses on how social and contextual factors influence suicide and health outcomes for Black youth and young adults, with a strong emphasis on developing culturally relevant interventions to reduce racism-related stress, suicide risk, and health disparities within Black communities.

• Primary Institution: Harvard University
• Collaboration: Massachusetts General Hospital

Her research integrates mixed-methods and community-based participatory approaches to address systemic inequities. Key areas include:

• Structural Racism as a driver of mental health disparities
• Black Families as resilience-building systems
• Gender-Specific Interventions for Black girls and men
• Radical Healing Models for trauma recovery
• Real-Time Suicide Assessment using digital tools
• Policy Development targeting racism-related stress

The 15 most recent publications highlight her expertise in:

• Integrating structural theories with mental health frameworks
• Deploying cross-sectional and qualitative methods in marginalized populations
• Addressing intersectional stressors like acculturative stress and racial trauma
• Developing community-driven solutions through participatory research
• Advancing mindfulness-based interventions for Black adults
• Mapping depression symptom networks in global contexts

Scientific Awards & Fellowships:

• Ford Fellowship (2021)
• American Psychological Association's Minority Fellowship Program Predoctoral Fellowship (2022)