Kathryn Vincent Carr

Kathryn Vincent Carr is a Principal Faculty Specialist and Director of Operations for the Center on Young Adult Health and Development (CYAHD) and Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has collaborated with Dr. Amelia Arria since 2004 on research grants and has over 60 peer-reviewed publications focusing on substance use and mental health among college students and young adults. Her work emphasizes translational research aimed at improving academic and health outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

• Affiliations:
  • Director, CYAHD & OSI
  • Department of Behavioral and Community Health
  • School of Public Health

Dr. Carr’s research interests span the interplay between substance use, mental health, and academic success. She has pioneered studies on nonmedical prescription stimulant use, graduate student burnout, and the role of institutional policies in mitigating health risks. Her work often highlights disparities in access to mental health resources and the long-term consequences of substance use during transitional life phases.

Her publications consistently address themes such as energy drink consumption risks, alcohol-related traffic risks, and the academic opportunity costs of substance use. This body of work underscores the need for tailored interventions targeting high-risk populations within academic settings.

Collaborations with institutions like the Maryland Collaborative and the Institute for Behavior and Health reflect her commitment to bridging research and policy. She has contributed to initiatives like Collegiate Recovery Programs, which offer support for students in recovery from addiction.

While no explicit grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record and leadership roles indicate sustained institutional and federal support for her work. The CYAHD, under her direction, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research addressing young adult health challenges.