Newswise — Debra L. Franko, Associate Professor of Counseling & Applied Psychology can discuss depression and body image among young women, with special focus on racial and ethic differences.

A recent study by Dr. Franko found that white girls become less depressed as they reach early adulthood, while depression rate among black girls holds steady. NU professor Debra L. Franko and her fellow researchers examined self-reported symptoms of over 2,000 girls of both ethic groups.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSEChristian Teter, Pharm.D., BCPP, Assistant Professor Pharmacy Practice at Northeastern University and Clinical Research Pharmacist, McLean Hospital Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program & Pharmacy Services can discuss non-medical prescription drug use on college campuses.

Professor Teter has been studying behavior related to obtaining and abusing prescription drugs, commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder. He has done extensive research to identify risk factors, prevalence and motives for non-medical drug use among undergraduates, as well as studied popular psychiatric medications and behavioral issues.

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