Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of the Pacific| Cross-Cultural Research| Body Image| Adolescent Health (she/her).
San Francisco
Joined May 2019
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Record number of submissions & 4 finalist teams! 👏 Congratulations to Heather Hower, Vani Kakar, Mia Morgan & Talita Cardoso Rossi.
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New publication alert: Our findings show that DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder do not adequately capture the experience of depression for adolescents in India and call for a contextually grounded understanding. @A_Pankhuri journals.sagepub.com/eprint/…
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🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨
We found that Adverse Childhood Experiences lead to Compulsive Shopping via Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety.
Read more here: doi.org/10.1556/2006.2024.00… – at Toronto, Ontario
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I'm excited to share that I'll be reviewing applications for @VCUClinPsy (through the BMed concentration) for Fall 2025 admission! My lab's website is under construction 🏗️🚧 but we, the Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab, focus on:
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I've all but entirely abandoned this platform, but wanted to sneak over here to share this article I wrote for people looking for body positive parenting books:
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Registration for the AED Early Career SIG’s annual mentorship program is now open!
info about the program 👉 docs.google.com/document/d/1…
mentee form -forms.gle/SAgq7rRksbkBHPBs7
mentor form - forms.gle/YU377Rk8S2edh6TF8
Register by July 31st
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We’re developing a new program for eating disorders! We’re looking for Latinx teens ages 15+ living in the US or PR with a history of eating disorders/disordered eating to participate in virtual focus groups. If you’re interested, visit tinyurl.com/fasttca
Vani Kakar, PhD retweeted
New publications from @USIEF funded project where we explore graduate training in cultural competence and evidence-based practice, hallmarks of effective mental health care in two highly diverse countries: India and USA.
CC : link.springer.com/article/10…
EBPP: psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-…
Vani Kakar, PhD retweeted
Mental health research for children and young adults is crucial as 75% of issues develop by age 24. Dr. Wendy Sims-Schouten highlights the importance of understanding and involving young voices in research in Wiley's latest blog.
Read the full interview:
ow.ly/u89h50So6QS
Vani Kakar, PhD retweeted
Why is it critical to deconstruct #bias? As former APA President Dr. @FrankCWorrell explains, experiences of #discrimination based on our core sense of identity can be detrimental to our #mentalhealth. #pridemonth
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@JasmineFardouly sharing @vanikakar’s research exploring willingness to undergo cosmetic procedures and preferences for appearance enhancement among girls across four countries 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇮🇷 #AM10
Missing #AM10 but the lovely @JasmineFardouly will discuss my multi-national study of teenage girls TODAY 🇦🇺🇨🇳🇮🇳🇮🇷 on ✨all things #socialmedia✨(Poster #8) at 10:30 AM &✨teenage cosmetic surgery intent & preferences for appearance enhancement at 3:30 PM✨@CAR_UWE! #bodyimage
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Re-sharing this database of BIPOC-authored papers from across psychology. This is a wonderful resource, esp. for those aiming to diversify their syllabi, journal clubs, citation networks, and general awareness. Please add your or others' papers!
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🙌The renowned 'Appearance Matters Conference' is back for its 10th year!
@CAR_UWE is bringing #AM10 home to Bristol from June 11-13, 2024, at the iconic City Hall, featuring keynote speakers @_phillippa & @kathleen_bogart.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3VwviSk
I am excited to present my cross-cultural research among teenage girls from Australia, China, India, and Iran 🇦🇺🇨🇳🇮🇳 🇮🇷. My talk will spotlight cultural nuances to better understand #bodyimage and eating concerns in these countries @aedweb @Wang_peiyi_j.
📢 CAN'T MISS WEBINAR: June 4, 1:00-2:00 PM (ET)!
Discover adapted treatments for #eatingdisorders in minority groups. Learn about #cultural factors shaping treatment outcomes. Open to all, free for members.
Save your spot today: ow.ly/Mmal50RRPBS
#APS24SF highlights from @mello_lab @SFSUPsychology: 1) how experiences of #discrimination based on gender and social class in teenagers link to their likelihood of tobacco use. 2) how time attitudes relate to teen academic outcomes.
Loved connecting with friends, new & old! ✨
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Special session on challenges faced by underrepresented entrepreneurs happening at Yosemite B at 2:00 PM! #APS24SF