The PEANUTs Lab is a developmental and quantitative psychology lab directed by Dr. Charlie Rioux at the University of Oklahoma. The main mission of the lab is to contribute to improved mental health across the lifespan, from pregnancy to adulthood and across generations.
The PEANUTs lab uses methods based in prevention science and mental health promotion, looking at what predicts mental health and substance use as well as what factors we can target to promote wellness in pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, and beyond. The lab also aims to contribute to improved developmental research methods and science communication, which in turn contributes to its main mission. We strongly value interdisciplinary and collaborative research and believe this is is essential in reaching our mission.
Find out more about our research by clicking on the themes below.
The University of Oklahoma resides on the lands of the Caddo, Wichita, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people. Learn More