@JenMerrillPhD

Alcohol researcher at Brown University, clinical psychologist, adventure seeker, non-crazy cat lady

 Providence, RI
vivo.brown.edu/display/jm114
Joined August 2019
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Alcohol-induced blackouts can happen to anyone who drinks too much, too quickly or both. @BrownCAAS Professor @JenMerrillPhD is working to identify blackouts with a phone-based memory test that's administered while a person is drinking. Learn more!🍺 sph.brown.edu/news/2026-06-2…
A man holds a glass of bee in one hand and a smart phone in the other hand.

ALT A man holds a glass of bee in one hand and a smart phone in the other hand.

Smiling headshot of Professor Jennifer Merrill

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Many adults enjoying a drink to relax, but Professor @JenMerrillPhD says alcohol's link to #anxiety is clear. "People who are prone to anxiety should avoid heavy drinking...even if alcohol seems to alleviate anxiety in the short term." @BrownCAAS @nytimes nytimes.com/2025/02/04/well/…

Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks? (Published 2025)

We asked experts if drinking can lead to a spike in anxiety — and what you can do about it.

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And now onward to the RCT phase!
Dr. Roselyn Peterson, PhD@RosePetersonPhD22 Sep 2024
Very excited to see the first paper from @JenMerrillPhD R34 in ACER 🎉 It’s been so much fun working on project Alcohol Feedback, Reflection, and Morning Evaluation (A‐FRAME)! #AcademicX #AcademicChatter doi.org/10.1111/acer.15424
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🚨‼️Applying to graduate school in #psychology? Check out our Google Drive with prerecorded workshops, example statements, email templates, and additional resources including @PsychinOut free mentorship program and information for international students! drive.google.com/drive/folde…
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CAPRAustralia@CAPRAustralia21 May 2024
CAPR is hosting a research symposium on alcohol and social media on Monday 3rd June. Speakers include @BenCRiordan, @JenMerrillPhD, @wardrm1 and @obrienpl1. Click the link below for more details. eventbrite.com.au/e/alcohol-…

Alcohol and Social Media - Research symposium

Experts from Australia and US discuss the significance of alcohol-related posts on social media and their impact on young people.

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RSAEducation@rsa_education24 Apr 2024
(1/5) Congratulations to the finalists for the 2024 Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Awards! Student finalists will present on their work on Sunday 6/23 at the RSA annual meeting. Posters with their work will be on display throughout the meeting.
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@JenMerrillPhD presenting on day-level associations between pregaming and hazardous drinking in a sample of young adults #CPA2024
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Honored to have the opportunity to present data from @JenMerrillPhD’s R34 at #CPA2024 @apadivision50 with @annefernanPhD @autumnrae_phd @DrLaraCoughlin #AcademicTwitter
Jess Flori, PhD@JessFloriPhD11 Apr 2024
So glad I got to see @RosePetersonPhD give an amazing symposium talk at #CPA2024. I’m grateful that the grad school gods brought us together and our paths have kept us in New England. So proud of you ⭐️
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"Feeling in control in sexual situations: Associations with alcohol and alcohol protective behaviors" by Roselyn Peterson from Brown University. @RosePetersonPhD @BrownCAAS #CPA2024 #AddictionPosters2024
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Characterizing Alcohol Consumption and Positive and Negative Consequences During Simultaneous Alcohol and Cannabis Use Events (new in @JSADjournal) @KristieJRutgers @BrownCAAS @kbcarey101 @Brown_SPH @JenMerrillPhD @Rutgers_CAS @RutgersARC doi.org/10.15288/jsad.22-003…
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So excited to take on this role for my favorite journal!
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I’ll be co-hosting a webinar on this great opportunity for students and postdocs to get recognized by our alcohol research community. Register to learn more!
RSAEducation@rsa_education30 Oct 2023
Interested in applying for RSA's Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award? Winners get a cash prize! Join us via Zoom to learn more about the application and selection process! Register here: bit.ly/Gordis2024 @RSAposts @RSOADiversity
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Please share the word! Recruiting college students in RI and MA!
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Dana Litt@PhDLitt16 Oct 2023
Please share widely!!! We are hosting a series of virtual open houses for our MS and PhD programs in Public Health Sciences. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more! #AcademicTwitter #PublicHealth #phdlife #thisispublichealth #unthsc unthsc.edu/school-of-public-…
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But does your MPI double as your MOH? 🥰 Being able to say “love you” at the end of a convo about a grant ready to go in is everything. ⁦@eraston_phd⁩
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Drug&AlcoholReview@APSAD_DAR4 Aug 2023
New online: A #qualitative analysis of #adolescents' perspectives on peer and #influencer #alcohol-related posts on #socialmedia @erinkcorcoran @JenMerrillPhD @Mel_Pielech_PhD @AmyHEgbert @ShimeiNelapati @joygabrielli @suzanne_colby onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

A qualitative analysis of adolescents' perspectives on peer and influencer alcohol‐related posts on...

Introduction Adolescent exposure to alcohol-related content on social media is common and associated with alcohol use and perceived norms; however, little is known about how exposure differs by the...

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Mary Beth Miller@MBMillerPhD23 Jun 2023
🚨 Results of my first NIH grant are in— with harm reduction for the win!! CBT for insomnia improves sleep during alcohol treatment and may reduce alcohol-related harm! @JenMerrillPhD @JaneMetrik @ChristinaMccrae @kbcarey101 @rwcarpenterphd jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…

Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Alcohol Treatment Outcomes

This randomized clinical trial assesses the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in veterans receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder.

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