This week, Amani Qaqish, a senior undergraduate research assistant, gave a presentation entitled “That’s It, I Quit! Decision Making in a Changing Work Environment.”  Workplace dynamics can be difficult to maneuver. From organizational changes to job insecurity, experiencing a negative work environment can lead to a myriad of unwanted outcomes and can even cause people… Read more

On October 4th, Dr. Taku presented at Maryland’s 35th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. During her presentation, entitled “PTG Applications in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention,” she spoke about post traumatic growth (PTG) as a protective factor against suicidal ideation. She mentioned many important ways that PTG can reduce suicidal thoughts and intentions. More specifically, she… Read more

Avery, senior and undergraduate research assistant, recently presented an article titled “The Effects of Self-Imagery Manipulations on Attentional Processes Within Social Anxiety” by Jacob D. Kraft & DeMond M. Grand. Social anxiety, the pervasive fear of judgment and scrutiny in social situations, has long been associated with negative self-imagery. The study delves into the intricate… Read more