Cara Calloway Young PhD, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN
Dr. Cara Young is a family nurse practitioner, nurse researcher, and assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Young is an expert in adolescent health and mindfulness-based interventions and her program of research has focused on mental health promotion and prevention of mental health disorders, particularly among underserved adolescents. She currently serves on the Alcohol and Drug Committee for the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine, and was recently awarded the NONPF Rising Star Award. In addition to mentoring graduate students in the conduct of research, Dr. Young maintains a clinical practice and routinely precepts NP students.