Georgia State University
Institute of Public Health
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta
GAUSA
30302
Biographical Sketch: Monica Swahn is the Associate Dean for Research, College of Health and Human Sciences and Associate Professor, in the Institute of Public Health at Georgia State University. She is also the Associate Director for Research for the Emory Center for Injury Control. Dr. Swahn’s research examines risk behaviors and mental health issues among adolescents and young adults. Her main research interests pertain to how different forms of violent behaviors are interrelated and how substance use, primarily alcohol, contributes to suicidal behaviors among youth in the U.S. as well as internationally. Prior to joining the Institute of Public Health, Dr. Swahn worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for more than nine years primarily as a violence/injury epidemiologist in the Division of Violence Prevention.