Welcome to X_PLORE

Empowering Minds, Saving Lives: Pioneering Prevention Through Research and Policy.

About our Lab

We are committed to preventing mental health crises by transforming cutting-edge research into actionable solutions. Through data-driven insights and policy advocacy, we strive to create a future where early intervention is accessible to all and mental wellness is embedded in the fabric of society.

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Research

Life-Course Mental Health

We examine how early life experiences and multi-level factors (individual, family, community) influence mental health trajectories across generations.

Social Determinants of Health

We study how socioeconomic status, discrimination, and neighborhood environments shape mental health disparities, particularly in marginalized groups.

Data-Driven Suicide Prevention

Using machine learning, social media analysis, and health informatics, we develop predictive tools and digital interventions to prevent suicide.

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News

Featured

Teens With ‘Addictive’ Phone Use More Likely to be Suicidal: Study

Yahoo

Addictive Screen Use, Not Total Time, Linked to Poor Mental Health in Teens

NPR

Teenagers Who Report Addictive Use of Screens at Greater Risk of Suicidal Behaviour, Study Shows

The Guardian

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Blog

AI for Life: Dr. Yunyu Xiao on Revolutionizing Suicide Prevention at UTokyo

Dr. Yunyu Xiao, a leading voice in youth mental health and suicide prevention, visited The University of Tokyo to share her groundbreaking work with students and faculty.

Dr. Yunyu Xiao Honored with Judy K. Black Early Career Research Award

Her work harnesses the power of big data, AI, and machine learning to address pressing issues such as youth mental health disparities and suicide prevention, marking her as a rising leader in the field.