Since 1981, Dr. Greenberg has been examining the effectiveness of school and family-based curricula to improve the social, emotional, and cognitive competence of elementary-aged children. He is a senior investigator on a number of prevention projects involving early childhood interventions involving both schools and families. He is the author of more than 200 journal articles and book chapters on developmental psychopathology, well-being, and the effects of prevention efforts on children and families. He consults with government agencies and foundations at the local, state, federal, and international levels on topics related to child development and mental health promotion.
Awards and Credentials
- Distinguished Research Scientist Award of the Society for Prevention Research, 2002
- 2009 Distinguished Contributions to Public Policy for Children Award from the Society for Research in Child Development, 2008
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Recommended Reading List
- “Promoting Resilience in Children and Youth: Preventive Interventions and Their Interface with Neuroscience.” Greenberg, M. T. (2006). Annals of the New York Academy of Science, 1094.
