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2025 Preliminary Program

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Subject Area: Clinical Science

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Clinical Science Flash Talks and Networking

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM ET (20:00 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Talks:

  • Memory and Attention Predict Narcissistic Personality Characteristics
    Emma Rakichevich (Presenting Author), Kristine Jacquin (Author)
  • The Timing of Changes in Idiographic Network Structures and Treatment Implications
    Claire Cusack (Presenting Author), Cheri Levinson (Author), Aaron Fisher (Author)
  • Differential Traumatic Stress Outcomes of Self-Harm and Causing Harm to Others
    Emma Grace (Presenting Author)
  • Are Biased and Inflexible Updating of Interpretations Broad or Narrow Transdiagnostic Risk Markers for Psychopathology? a Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) Lens
    Vos Lisa (Presenting Author)
  • The Inflammatory Response to Prenatal Pollution Exposure Affects the Behavior of Children
    Yoko Nomura (Presenting Author), Claire Brabander (Author), Yoko Nomura (Author)
  • Methodological Considerations in Etic and Emic Research on Psychopathology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
    Bora Meraj (Presenting Author), Tamara Ross (Author), Dannielle Stephen (Author), Sagnik Chowdhury (Author)

Symposium

Mental Health and Physical Environment: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium presents interdisciplinary models that explore the relationships among mental health, social health, social capital, and physical environmental factors. Research from various countries, along with practical implications and strategies for fostering connected communities, will be showcased.

This symposium presents interdisciplinary models that explore the relationships among mental health, social health, social capital, and physical environmental factors. Research from various countries, along with practical implications and strategies for fostering connected communities, will be showcased.

Talks:

  • Mental Health, Loneliness and Urbanicity: A Cross-Sectional Network Analysis in a Nationally Representative Sample
    Dominika Ochnik (Presenting Author)
  • Exploring the Interaction between Urban Built Environments and Residents’ Social Capital in Kyoto City, Japan: A Qualitative Approach
    Atsuhiko Uchida (Presenting Author)
  • Cross-Scale and Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Multiple Stressors: Case Studies from COVID-19 and the Energy Crisis
    Yechennan Peng (Presenting Author)
  • Is Your Environment Making You Lonely? Evidence-Based Strategies for Designing Connected Communities
    Erin Peavey (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Advancing Digital Mental Health Interventions: Efficacy, Challenges, and Future Directions

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Using systematic review, meta-analyses, and intervention adaptation design, we examined digital mental health interventions’ efficacy, identified methods to enhance and adapt them, and proposed evidence-informed strategies for clinical integration. These findings suggest the importance of balancing professional support and digital innovation, supporting more accessible, personalized, and scalable mental health care.

Using systematic review, meta-analyses, and intervention adaptation design, we examined digital mental health interventions’ efficacy, identified methods to enhance and adapt them, and proposed evidence-informed strategies for clinical integration. These findings suggest the importance of balancing professional support and digital innovation, supporting more accessible, personalized, and scalable mental health care.

Talks:

  • Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: How to Improve Effectiveness?
    Sin U Lam (Presenting Author)
  • Clinical Application of Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autistic Adolescents: Considerations and Insights from the Development of the Learning to Understand and Navigate Anxiety for Adolescents Program
    Ogechi “Cynthia” Onyeka (Presenting Author)
  • Help without Therapists? a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Unguided Self-Help Interventions for Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia
    Fiona Li (Presenting Author)
  • Which Psychotherapy Format Works Better for Anxiety Disorders? a Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
    Tao Lin (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Advancing the Network Theory of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Network psychometrics are common for investigating interrelationships among symptoms of PTSD. While generative, these approaches remain limited in their ability to explain PTSD-related phenomena. Here, we take the position that formal theories are essential to advance our understanding of PTSD, highlighting two ongoing efforts to formalize theories of PTSD maintenance.

Network psychometrics are common for investigating interrelationships among symptoms of PTSD. While generative, these approaches remain limited in their ability to explain PTSD-related phenomena. Here, we take the position that formal theories are essential to advance our understanding of PTSD, highlighting two ongoing efforts to formalize theories of PTSD maintenance.

Talks:

  • Network Psychometrics and the Network Approach to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Conceptual and Methodological Overview
    Donald Robinaugh (Presenting Author)
  • Constructing a Formal Network Theory of PTSD Maintenance
    Nathaniel Choukas (Presenting Author)
  • Probabilistic Modeling of Clinically Actionable Symptom Changes: A Posttraumatic Stress Exemplar
    Esther Howe (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Investigating Momentary Psychosocial and Physiological Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Ideation in Daily Life

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Despite its critical importance, suicide prediction remains little better than chance, necessitating innovative approaches to identify risk and protective factors. This symposium examines distinct predictive factors (e.g., interpersonal, physiological, affective) across varied populations using ecological momentary assessment, offering a more comprehensive understanding of near-time experiences contributing to suicidal ideation.

Despite its critical importance, suicide prediction remains little better than chance, necessitating innovative approaches to identify risk and protective factors. This symposium examines distinct predictive factors (e.g., interpersonal, physiological, affective) across varied populations using ecological momentary assessment, offering a more comprehensive understanding of near-time experiences contributing to suicidal ideation.

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Symposium

A Multimodal Investigation of Reward Processing As a Transdiagnostic Mechanism in Depression and Anxiety

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium highlights cutting-edge research on reward processing in depression and anxiety, a transdiagnostic mechanism linked to their development, maintenance, and comorbidity. Using diverse methodologies—experimental paradigms, self-reports, neuroimaging, and passive sensing—the presentations demonstrate how deficits in reward processing impact depression and anxiety and how treatments may improve reward processing.

This symposium highlights cutting-edge research on reward processing in depression and anxiety, a transdiagnostic mechanism linked to their development, maintenance, and comorbidity. Using diverse methodologies—experimental paradigms, self-reports, neuroimaging, and passive sensing—the presentations demonstrate how deficits in reward processing impact depression and anxiety and how treatments may improve reward processing.

Talks:

  • Depression-Linked Alterations in Attention to Signals of Positive Information.
    Julian Basanovic (Presenting Author)
  • The Role of Mental Imagery Use in the Assessment of Anhedonia
    Julie Ji (Presenting Author)
  • From Social Craving to Satiation: Ventral Striatum Activation to Close Others Tracks with Reductions in Loneliness Following Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
    Isabella Spaulding (Presenting Author)
  • Digital Biomarkers of Avoidance and Their Relationship with Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
    Amanda Collins (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Advancing Dimensional Models of Psychopathology: Bridging Psychometric, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Perspectives on the Hitop Framework

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Since its inception in 2017, the HiTOP framework has transformed our understanding of mental illness. This symposium addresses key questions about its utility, exploring the performance and validity of a novel HiTOP-specific measure, the behavioral manifestations of dimensional psychopathology, and implications for neurodiversity, advancing dimensional approaches to mental health research.

Since its inception in 2017, the HiTOP framework has transformed our understanding of mental illness. This symposium addresses key questions about its utility, exploring the performance and validity of a novel HiTOP-specific measure, the behavioral manifestations of dimensional psychopathology, and implications for neurodiversity, advancing dimensional approaches to mental health research.

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Symposium

Daring to Discretize: Probabilistic Approaches to Capturing Categorical Psychological Processes to Advance Clinical Action

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Measuring and modeling psychological phenomena as discrete components yields novel, clinically actionable insights into how psychological processes unfold over time (e.g., quantifying frequency and duration). In this symposium, we present research that uses probabilistic methods to characterize discrete psychological phenomena (e.g., emotion states, behavioral avoidance).

Measuring and modeling psychological phenomena as discrete components yields novel, clinically actionable insights into how psychological processes unfold over time (e.g., quantifying frequency and duration). In this symposium, we present research that uses probabilistic methods to characterize discrete psychological phenomena (e.g., emotion states, behavioral avoidance).

Talks:

  • Applying Finite Mixture Models and Hidden Markov Models to Examine Associations between Discrete Emotion States and Dichotomous Avoidant Behaviors
    Claire Cusack (Presenting Author), Emmeke Aarts (Author), Aaron Fisher (Author)
  • Within-Day Dynamics of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
    Esther Howe (Presenting Author)
  • Stress Reactivity during Cognitive Testing: Physiological Evidence for Habituation Deficits in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    Kelly Dombek (Presenting Author), Aaron Fisher (Author)
  • Establishing Minimally Sufficient Conditions Reduces the Complexity of Symptom Presentations in DSM Disorders
    Aaron Fisher (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Dimensions of Well-Being in Sexual Minority Men Beyond HIV Prevention

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium explores the psychological experiences of sexual minority men (SMM) through interdisciplinary research on identity, relationships, and mental health. Presentations address internalized homophobia, identity formation, masculinity’s influence on relationships, and intimate partner violence, offering integrative perspectives that challenge conventional narratives and promote inclusive, context-sensitive approaches to psychological well-being.

This symposium explores the psychological experiences of sexual minority men (SMM) through interdisciplinary research on identity, relationships, and mental health. Presentations address internalized homophobia, identity formation, masculinity’s influence on relationships, and intimate partner violence, offering integrative perspectives that challenge conventional narratives and promote inclusive, context-sensitive approaches to psychological well-being.

Talks:

  • Distress ≠ Impairment: Internalized Homophobia’s Connection to Compulsive Sexual Behavior
    Todd Jennnings (Presenting Author)
  • Romantic Relationship Involvement, Sexual Identity, and Mental and Behavioral Health Among Sexual Minority Men: Findings from a Cluster Analysis
    Stephan Brandt (Presenting Author)
  • Social Masculinity, Emotional Intimacy, and Substance Interactions in Sexual Minority Men's Relational Experiences
    Tanaka Chavanduka (Presenting Author)
  • Pilot Test of an Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Designed for Sexual Minority Men
    Christopher Stults (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Novel Mechanistic Insights into Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors in Individuals with Eating Pathology: Brain and Body Responsivity As Transdiagnostic Links

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Individuals with eating pathologies face elevated risk for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs). While existing theories on suicide are valuable for understanding risk, specific mechanisms promoting SITBs in this population remain underexplored. Our multimodal, multidisciplinary research highlights brain and body responsivity as a novel mechanism driving SITBs in eating pathologies.

Individuals with eating pathologies face elevated risk for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs). While existing theories on suicide are valuable for understanding risk, specific mechanisms promoting SITBs in this population remain underexplored. Our multimodal, multidisciplinary research highlights brain and body responsivity as a novel mechanism driving SITBs in eating pathologies.

Talks:

  • Can’t Feel or Can’t Expect Enjoyment? Reward Processing in General and Disorder-Specific Cues in Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
    SooEun Lee (Presenting Author)
  • Momentary Fluctuation in Interoception and Affect, and Their Association with Disordered Eating and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
    Lisa Velkoff (Presenting Author)
  • Longitudinal Associations between Facets of Interoception, Disordered Eating, and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors in a Transgender and Gender Diverse Sample
    Rachel Frietchen (Presenting Author)
  • Navigating the Digital Body: Interoception As a Mediator between Social Media Consciousness and Suicidality in Individuals with Disordered Eating
    Lauren Pictor (Presenting Author)

Symposium

The Modern Meditator: How Can We Optimize Digitally-Delivered Meditation Interventions?

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium presents studies aiming to optimize the digital delivery of meditation training. Presentations will examine the incorporation of lightweight digital prompts, small amounts of human support, computerized assessment of meditation-related skills, and evaluation of well-being growth mindset as a candidate mechanism.

This symposium presents studies aiming to optimize the digital delivery of meditation training. Presentations will examine the incorporation of lightweight digital prompts, small amounts of human support, computerized assessment of meditation-related skills, and evaluation of well-being growth mindset as a candidate mechanism.

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New Methods for Old Medicine: Innovating Psychological Assessment for Rigorous Psychedelics Research

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium addresses the need for evidence-based assessment methods in psychedelics research and describes methodological innovations driven by challenges raised by these interventions. Presentations include (1) a novel voice diary tool for intensive, longitudinal qualitative assessment; (2) the first EMA study in psychedelics; (3) a novel psychedelic adverse events measure.

This symposium addresses the need for evidence-based assessment methods in psychedelics research and describes methodological innovations driven by challenges raised by these interventions. Presentations include (1) a novel voice diary tool for intensive, longitudinal qualitative assessment; (2) the first EMA study in psychedelics; (3) a novel psychedelic adverse events measure.

Talks:

  • A Voice Diary Method for Psychedelics Research
    Deanna Kaplan (Presenting Author)
  • Ecological Momentary Assessment Tailored to Psilocybin Use in Naturalistic Settings
    Roman Palitsky (Presenting Author)
  • Measuring Adverse Events in Psychedelics Research
    Holly Levin-Aspenson (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Working Across Cultures to Develop and Implement Globally Scalable Research-Informed Interventions for Children and Families: Lessons and Opportunities

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

The uptake of research-informed psychosocial interventions remains poor, especially in non-English speaking countries. Community participatory methodologies and digital solutions can facilitate the sharing of empirical knowledge with consumers in ways adaptable to diverse socio-cultural needs within available resources. This symposium highlights recent efforts in Japan and Brazil.

The uptake of research-informed psychosocial interventions remains poor, especially in non-English speaking countries. Community participatory methodologies and digital solutions can facilitate the sharing of empirical knowledge with consumers in ways adaptable to diverse socio-cultural needs within available resources. This symposium highlights recent efforts in Japan and Brazil.

Talks:

  • Community-Based Participatory Research: Translating Reinforcement Research Evidence to Improve Behavioral Parent Training in Japan
    Emi Furukawa (Presenting Author)
  • Using Whatsapp to Deliver Behavioral Support for the Underserved Current Generation of Parents in Brazil
    Patricia Bado (Presenting Author)
  • Opportunities for Transforming Mental Health Care in Brazil: Collaborative and Culturally Informed Solutions
    Julia Schafer (Presenting Author)

Symposium

When the Model Meets the Real World: Computational Models That Capture Clinical and Contextual Complexity

Friday May 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM ET (20:00 - 21:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium brings together computational investigations of diverse clinical phenomena: anorexia nervosa, insomnia, repetitive negative thinking, and psychotherapy with gay and bisexual men. The presentations converge on the theme of developing rich models—that capture the contexts that shape psychopathology (e.g., state variation, minority stress) and simulate clinically relevant phenomena.

This symposium brings together computational investigations of diverse clinical phenomena: anorexia nervosa, insomnia, repetitive negative thinking, and psychotherapy with gay and bisexual men. The presentations converge on the theme of developing rich models—that capture the contexts that shape psychopathology (e.g., state variation, minority stress) and simulate clinically relevant phenomena.

Talks:

  • Repetitive Negative Thinking Naturally Emerges in a Meta-Control Model Trained on Affective Content
    Peter Hitchcock (Presenting Author)
  • A Computational Model of the Mechanisms behind Sleep Restriction Therapy for Insomnia
    Jill de Ron (Presenting Author)
  • Model-Based and Model-Free Decision-Making Vary According to Context in Anorexia Nervosa
    Ann Haynos (Presenting Author)
  • Identifying Psychological Processes in Psychotherapy with Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Using Natural Language Processing
    Julian Burger (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Integrating Behavioral Health Services in the Out-of-School Time Setting: “Best” Practices for a Whole-Child, Whole-Family Approach

Friday May 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM ET (20:00 - 21:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Out-of-school time programs, such as Boys & Girls Club (BGC), present opportunities to promote a “whole-child, whole-family” (CDC, 2023) approach to well-being. This symposium highlights the ways one BGC is integrating behavioral health across program areas to build community and increase access to tailored supports and services.

Out-of-school time programs, such as Boys & Girls Club (BGC), present opportunities to promote a “whole-child, whole-family” (CDC, 2023) approach to well-being. This symposium highlights the ways one BGC is integrating behavioral health across program areas to build community and increase access to tailored supports and services.

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What Works for Whom, How, and Why? Decoding Mechanisms of Change and Advancing Personalized Treatment for Depression

Friday May 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM ET (20:00 - 21:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Despite decades of research, depression remains a leading cause of disease burden. With no substantial differences in effectiveness between psychological treatment types, this symposium will feature talks on exploring individual differences in treatment response and mechanisms of change. These insights promise personalized approaches, improving outcomes by tailoring interventions.

Despite decades of research, depression remains a leading cause of disease burden. With no substantial differences in effectiveness between psychological treatment types, this symposium will feature talks on exploring individual differences in treatment response and mechanisms of change. These insights promise personalized approaches, improving outcomes by tailoring interventions.

Talks:

  • Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions for Individuals in Partial Remission of Depression: A Synthesis of Recent (individual participant data) Meta-Analyses
    Joost Gülpen (Presenting Author)
  • The Effect of Psychological Relapse Prevention Interventions, Mechanistic Findings and What Works for Whom
    Bockting Claudi (Presenting Author)
  • Rainfrog, a Transdiagnostically-Oriented, Modular, Personalized Digital Therapy Ecosystem
    Zach Cohen (Presenting Author)
  • Cognitive Change Predicts Changes in Distress in Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
    Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces (Presenting Author)

Invited Symposium

Rooted & Rising: The Holistic Mental Health Journey of Black Youth Beyond Discrimination

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:35 AM ET (14:15 - 15:35 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Prolonged exposure to racial discrimination threatens Black youth's development, but racial socialization and cultural frameworks like Collective Black Consciousness foster resilience and emotional well-being. Interventions highlighting community, cultural assets, and emotion regulation empower Black youth, enhancing mental health and supporting thriving amidst adversity, from childhood to emerging adulthood.

Prolonged exposure to racial discrimination threatens Black youth's development, but racial socialization and cultural frameworks like Collective Black Consciousness foster resilience and emotional well-being. Interventions highlighting community, cultural assets, and emotion regulation empower Black youth, enhancing mental health and supporting thriving amidst adversity, from childhood to emerging adulthood.

Talks:

  • Rising to the Occasion: Utilizing Technology to Support the Racial Socialization Process for Black Youth 
    Riana Anderson (Presenting Author)
  • Culturally Rising: Exploring Collective Black Consciousness Framework for Black Youth’s Collective Thriving
    Nkemka Anyiwo (Presenting Author)
  • Cultivating Socioemotional Roots: How Black Parents’ Racial and Cultural Emotion Socialization Practices Nurture Black Youth’s Well-Being
    Fantasy Lozada (Presenting Author)
  • Cognitive and Communal Roots: Examining Black Youth’s Racial Cognitions and Community Networks 
    Natasha Johnson (Presenting Author)
  • Abstract to Follow
    Isha Metzger (Presenting Author)

Invited Address

Optimizing Psychotherapy Treatment Outcomes for Eating Disorders – Bridging the Gap Between the Therapists’ Office and Daily life

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:35 PM ET (15:45 - 16:35 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Well-executed evidence-based treatments significantly improve the quality and safety of care. Treatment guidelines are available for nearly every disorder, including eating disorders. However, not all patients benefits (sufficiently). I will reflect on this issue and will discuss my research lines aimed at optimizing treatment outcomes of psychotherapy for eating disorders.

Well-executed evidence-based treatments significantly improve the quality and safety of care. Treatment guidelines are available for nearly every disorder, including eating disorders. However, not all patients benefits (sufficiently). I will reflect on this issue and will discuss my research lines aimed at optimizing treatment outcomes of psychotherapy for eating disorders.

Invited Symposium

The Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health:  It's Complicated, Or Is it?

Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

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Talks:

  • "I Hope There's Bloodshed": How Pornography Research Is Shaped By Threats, Violence and Conspiracies
    Nicole Prause (Presenting Author)
  • An Experimental Investigation on the Double-Edged Sword of Mental Health Content on Social Media
    Whitney Whitted (Presenting Author)
  • Social Media and the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Biased Interpretations and Simple Narrative
    Craig Sewall (Presenting Author)

Invited Address

Cada Problema Tiene Su Remedio: Exploring Latinx Caregivers’ Etiological Beliefs About Youth Mental Health Problems and Related Support Service Use

Saturday May 24, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM ET (18:30 - 19:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This presentation explores Latinx caregivers’ beliefs about the causes of youth internalizing/externalizing problems and related use of mental health supports. Findings highlight how caregiver beliefs shape help-seeking pathways and underscore the need for culturally responsive adaptations to youth psychological interventions to align them with family interpretations of mental health problems.

This presentation explores Latinx caregivers’ beliefs about the causes of youth internalizing/externalizing problems and related use of mental health supports. Findings highlight how caregiver beliefs shape help-seeking pathways and underscore the need for culturally responsive adaptations to youth psychological interventions to align them with family interpretations of mental health problems.

Invited Address

Let's Be Discrete: The Utility of Episodic and Categorical Perspectives

Saturday May 24, 2025 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM ET (19:30 - 20:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This talk establishes sets of sufficient conditions as target outcomes in psychological science. Using examples from an emotion regulation study, I will demonstrate how structured EMA can be paired with set-theoretic analyses to capture sequential processes and identify which sequences are sufficient for generating distress versus sufficient for preventing distress.

This talk establishes sets of sufficient conditions as target outcomes in psychological science. Using examples from an emotion regulation study, I will demonstrate how structured EMA can be paired with set-theoretic analyses to capture sequential processes and identify which sequences are sufficient for generating distress versus sufficient for preventing distress.

Submitted Talk

Depression Is a Stronger Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease Among Women Relative to Men in a Longitudinal Sample of over 26,000 Older Adults

Saturday May 24, 2025 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM ET (20:30 - 20:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Depression and sex influence Alzheimer’s disease. Cox proportional-hazards models examined effects of sex, age, and depression on impairment risk. In 26,362 adults, depression increased impairment risk by 74% in men (HR=1.74, p<.001) and 106% in women (HR=2.06, p<.001). For women, the effect of depression on impairment was significantly larger (p<.01).

Depression and sex influence Alzheimer’s disease. Cox proportional-hazards models examined effects of sex, age, and depression on impairment risk. In 26,362 adults, depression increased impairment risk by 74% in men (HR=1.74, p<.001) and 106% in women (HR=2.06, p<.001). For women, the effect of depression on impairment was significantly larger (p<.01).

Submitted Talk

The Embedded Brain: Methodological Advances to Capture Interactions between Brain and Context

Saturday May 24, 2025 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET (20:45 - 21:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Research identifies risk factors related to psychopathology that span biological and environmental factors. However, much of that work identifies risk factors in isolation (or among only a few other risk factors). Here, we present new computational models that accurately capture complex interactions among multiple environmental, brain, and behavioral variables.

Research identifies risk factors related to psychopathology that span biological and environmental factors. However, much of that work identifies risk factors in isolation (or among only a few other risk factors). Here, we present new computational models that accurately capture complex interactions among multiple environmental, brain, and behavioral variables.

Submitted Talk

PTSD and Postcombat Purification Rituals: An Analysis Into Potential Therapeutic Benefits

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM ET (21:00 - 21:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This study examines the therapeutic potential of post-combat rituals in mitigating PTSD symptoms. 72 non-industrial rituals were analyzed using Bayesian hierarchical models, revealing purification and reintegration type rituals as significantly therapeutic. Implications include the value of culturally sensitive practices in mental health care, bridging traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches.

This study examines the therapeutic potential of post-combat rituals in mitigating PTSD symptoms. 72 non-industrial rituals were analyzed using Bayesian hierarchical models, revealing purification and reintegration type rituals as significantly therapeutic. Implications include the value of culturally sensitive practices in mental health care, bridging traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches.

Submitted Talk

Assessing Psychopathology Using Chatgpt Coding of Open-Ended Daily Diaries

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET (21:15 - 21:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Psychopathology fluctuates from day to day reflecting the contextual nature of mental illness. We show that brief open-ended diaries can be coded with ChatGPT to assess individual differences in and daily fluctuations in psychopathology. This novel methodology allows for greater personalization in psychopathology assessment.

Psychopathology fluctuates from day to day reflecting the contextual nature of mental illness. We show that brief open-ended diaries can be coded with ChatGPT to assess individual differences in and daily fluctuations in psychopathology. This novel methodology allows for greater personalization in psychopathology assessment.

Submitted Talk

Child Trauma Accentuates Risk for Attempted Suicide in Females with ADHD By Adulthood but Not in Neurotypical Comparisons: Heritable Risk and Context Matter

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM ET (21:30 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

In a diverse sample of girls with ADHD (140), maltreatment predicted higher likelihood of suicide attempt by adulthood (35% vs 14%, OR = 3.10, p <.05), including stringent covariates. Maltreatment did not significantly predict suicidality in matched comparisons (88). Heritable ADHD symptoms and less-heritable traumatic life events require joint consideration.

In a diverse sample of girls with ADHD (140), maltreatment predicted higher likelihood of suicide attempt by adulthood (35% vs 14%, OR = 3.10, p <.05), including stringent covariates. Maltreatment did not significantly predict suicidality in matched comparisons (88). Heritable ADHD symptoms and less-heritable traumatic life events require joint consideration.

Submitted Talk

The Surprising Link Between Thought Progression and Mood

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET (13:00 - 13:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Mood disorders are characterized by a thought pattern that is repetitive, narrow and slow. Our framework of FTP (facilitating thought progression) is aimed to counter this by increasing cognitive flexibility. This study resulted in 45% improvement in depression symptoms. We propose that FTP can be used as a novel therapy.

Mood disorders are characterized by a thought pattern that is repetitive, narrow and slow. Our framework of FTP (facilitating thought progression) is aimed to counter this by increasing cognitive flexibility. This study resulted in 45% improvement in depression symptoms. We propose that FTP can be used as a novel therapy.

Submitted Talk

Scrolling for Change: Using Instagram to Disseminate Evidence-Based Brief Video Interventions to Empower Childhood Trauma Survivors

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET (13:00 - 13:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We tested the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a proven, effective brief video intervention—aimed at reducing stigma and increasing treatment openness among childhood trauma survivors—to youth (18-24) on Instagram. Results showed that human-narrated videos outperformed controls on engagement metrics, highlighting Instagram’s potential for cost-effective, evidence-based mental health outreach.

We tested the feasibility and acceptability of delivering a proven, effective brief video intervention—aimed at reducing stigma and increasing treatment openness among childhood trauma survivors—to youth (18-24) on Instagram. Results showed that human-narrated videos outperformed controls on engagement metrics, highlighting Instagram’s potential for cost-effective, evidence-based mental health outreach.

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The Uneasy Relationship Between Violence and Lack of Empathy: Recent Advances and Future Directions

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM ET (13:00 - 14:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Empathy is a protective factor that deters individuals from committing violence. The integration of neurobiological perspectives presented here sheds new light on the progress made in assessing dynamic, functional and virtual-immersion empathy. We discuss the potential implications for interventions in forensic and clinical psychology as well as in cybersecurity settings.

Empathy is a protective factor that deters individuals from committing violence. The integration of neurobiological perspectives presented here sheds new light on the progress made in assessing dynamic, functional and virtual-immersion empathy. We discuss the potential implications for interventions in forensic and clinical psychology as well as in cybersecurity settings.

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Submitted Talk

Coping Flexibility Mediates Indigenous East Asian Dialectical Beliefs and Well-Being

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM ET (13:15 - 13:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We found that East Asian dialectical beliefs were associated with greater coping flexibility (β = .32 - .37, p < .001), which in turn was associated with greater psychological well-being (e.g., fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms, lower acculturative stress, and greater life satisfaction).

We found that East Asian dialectical beliefs were associated with greater coping flexibility (β = .32 - .37, p < .001), which in turn was associated with greater psychological well-being (e.g., fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms, lower acculturative stress, and greater life satisfaction).

Submitted Talk

A Meta-Analysis Examining the Association Between Social Integration, Social Capital, and Suicide Mortality

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM ET (13:15 - 13:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We conducted two meta-analyses on associations between Social Capital, Social Integration, and suicide mortality. We screened 848 articles and 34 studies met inclusion criteria. There was a nonsignificant positive association between Social Capital and suicide mortality, and a significant positive association between Social Fragmentation and suicide mortality.

We conducted two meta-analyses on associations between Social Capital, Social Integration, and suicide mortality. We screened 848 articles and 34 studies met inclusion criteria. There was a nonsignificant positive association between Social Capital and suicide mortality, and a significant positive association between Social Fragmentation and suicide mortality.

Submitted Talk

The Power of Emotion Beliefs: We Reflect More When Believing Emotions Are Controllable

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM ET (13:30 - 13:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Believing emotions are controllable can influence how people ruminate. In this daily-dairy study, emotion-control beliefs were found to predict greater daily self-reflection (b = .05, p<.05) but not brooding upon experiencing negative affect. This is the first intensive longitudinal study to demonstrate the influence of emotion-control beliefs on rumination.

Believing emotions are controllable can influence how people ruminate. In this daily-dairy study, emotion-control beliefs were found to predict greater daily self-reflection (b = .05, p<.05) but not brooding upon experiencing negative affect. This is the first intensive longitudinal study to demonstrate the influence of emotion-control beliefs on rumination.

Submitted Talk

How Air Quality Gets Under the Skin to Impact Mental Health amid Large-Scale Disasters: Insights from a Population-Based Cohort Study in Hong Kong

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:45 - 14:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We found that poorer air quality disrupted regular daily activities, which, in turn, were associated with higher subsequent anxiety and depressive symptoms among a population-representative sample (n=1333), controlling for demographic and environmental covariates. The findings underscore important implications for climate change-related mental health policy and interventions.

We found that poorer air quality disrupted regular daily activities, which, in turn, were associated with higher subsequent anxiety and depressive symptoms among a population-representative sample (n=1333), controlling for demographic and environmental covariates. The findings underscore important implications for climate change-related mental health policy and interventions.

Submitted Talk

Resilience and Habituation in Responses to Traumatic Stressors Around the World

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:45 - 14:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This confirmatory study examined the association of resilience with traumatic symptoms and risk factors (N = 10312). The findings suggested that resilience was associated with habituation in the form of numbness and depersonalization, and dishabituation due to anxiety and insomnia. Non-resilience was associated with worthlessness, self-harm, and psychiatric history.

This confirmatory study examined the association of resilience with traumatic symptoms and risk factors (N = 10312). The findings suggested that resilience was associated with habituation in the form of numbness and depersonalization, and dishabituation due to anxiety and insomnia. Non-resilience was associated with worthlessness, self-harm, and psychiatric history.

Submitted Talk

Machine Learning for Differential Prediction of Suicidality in Veterans, First Responders, and Civilians in Residential Treatment

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:45 - 14:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Do predictors of suicidal ideation (SI) while in residential mental health treatment differ across civilian, veteran, and first responder populations? Machine learning models fit to data from each population finds SI is harder to predict in first responders, and emphasizes different key predictors across groups (e.g., coping skills).

Do predictors of suicidal ideation (SI) while in residential mental health treatment differ across civilian, veteran, and first responder populations? Machine learning models fit to data from each population finds SI is harder to predict in first responders, and emphasizes different key predictors across groups (e.g., coping skills).

Submitted Talk

Identifying Mechanistic Pathways to Rigidity Associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Traits Using a Novel Decision-Making Paradigm

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET (14:00 - 14:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We examined decision-making disruptions underlying rigidity in Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) using a novel translational paradigm. Patterns of reward selectivity and accelerated behavioral adaptation were associated with OCPD traits, showing similarities and distinctions with other disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa). Findings underscore unique pathways to rigidity, informing future mechanistic research.

We examined decision-making disruptions underlying rigidity in Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) using a novel translational paradigm. Patterns of reward selectivity and accelerated behavioral adaptation were associated with OCPD traits, showing similarities and distinctions with other disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa). Findings underscore unique pathways to rigidity, informing future mechanistic research.

Submitted Talk

Subjective Response to Alcohol: Examining Racial and Sex Differences in Novel Survey Measures

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET (14:00 - 14:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We examined differences in subjective response to alcohol through survey measures, focusing on intensity and number of drinks. Black individuals reported higher intensity of stimulating effects (β=0.14, p=0.03) and needed more drinks to feel lighter effects (β=0.21, p<0.001), while males reported needing more drinks to feel heavier effects (β=0.19, p<0.001).

We examined differences in subjective response to alcohol through survey measures, focusing on intensity and number of drinks. Black individuals reported higher intensity of stimulating effects (β=0.14, p=0.03) and needed more drinks to feel lighter effects (β=0.21, p<0.001), while males reported needing more drinks to feel heavier effects (β=0.19, p<0.001).

Submitted Talk

Discrimination in College, Marginalization-Related Vigilance and Sleep in Young Adulthood

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET (14:15 - 14:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We examined how experiencing discrimination during the college years among a sample of underrepresented students may be related to poor sleep in young adulthood via greater marginalization-related vigilance. Results from our study suggested that discrimination across the college years indirectly predicted poor sleep six years later through greater marginalization-related vigilance.

We examined how experiencing discrimination during the college years among a sample of underrepresented students may be related to poor sleep in young adulthood via greater marginalization-related vigilance. Results from our study suggested that discrimination across the college years indirectly predicted poor sleep six years later through greater marginalization-related vigilance.

Submitted Talk

The Role of Experiential Avoidance & Emotion Dysregulation in the Relation between Discrimination and Mental Health

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET (14:15 - 14:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This study examines how experiential avoidance and emotion dysregulation mediate the impact of discrimination on mental health. Using a diverse sample of 163 university students and a time-lagged design, results highlight experiential avoidance as a key mechanism. Findings inform interventions targeting maladaptive coping and contribute to equity-focused mental health strategies.

This study examines how experiential avoidance and emotion dysregulation mediate the impact of discrimination on mental health. Using a diverse sample of 163 university students and a time-lagged design, results highlight experiential avoidance as a key mechanism. Findings inform interventions targeting maladaptive coping and contribute to equity-focused mental health strategies.

Submitted Talk

The Impact of Information Sessions on Women’s Anxiety.

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET (14:30 - 14:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

4 main methodologies: (a) literature review about public health; (b) a 4-week participant observation in Hospital (France) and in a social center in Katowice (Poland), as well as 3 focus groups; (c) a survey addressed to 500 women in Europe; and (d) 2 focus groups with doctors from Geneva Hospitals.

4 main methodologies: (a) literature review about public health; (b) a 4-week participant observation in Hospital (France) and in a social center in Katowice (Poland), as well as 3 focus groups; (c) a survey addressed to 500 women in Europe; and (d) 2 focus groups with doctors from Geneva Hospitals.

Symposium

From Theory to Application: Formal Computational Modeling in Clinical Psychology

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been burgeoning enthusiasm for formalizing theories of psychopathology as mathematical and computational models. This symposium addresses outstanding limitations needed to realize the potential of formal models, including leveraging empirical data for generating and testing formal theories and making formal modeling accessible to psychopathology researchers.

Over the past decade, there has been burgeoning enthusiasm for formalizing theories of psychopathology as mathematical and computational models. This symposium addresses outstanding limitations needed to realize the potential of formal models, including leveraging empirical data for generating and testing formal theories and making formal modeling accessible to psychopathology researchers.

Talks:

Symposium

From Stress to Resilience: Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Influences on Adolescent Mental Health

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This symposium includes four studies examining various factors and mechanisms associated with adolescent mental health in the context of coping with stress among racially diverse samples. Findings have implications for considering ethnic identity, maladaptive coping, adaptive mindset and growth initiative, and parental perceptions in mental health services for adolescents.

This symposium includes four studies examining various factors and mechanisms associated with adolescent mental health in the context of coping with stress among racially diverse samples. Findings have implications for considering ethnic identity, maladaptive coping, adaptive mindset and growth initiative, and parental perceptions in mental health services for adolescents.

Talks:

  • Do Ethnic Racial Identity and Parent Ethnic Racial Socialization Buffer the Impact of Discrimination on Mental Health?
    Romy Stancofski (Presenting Author), Cixin Wang (Author), Charissa Cheah (Author)
  • Bullying Victimization and Distress in Latinx Adolescents: The Moderating Role of Substance Use
    Krandhasi Kodaiarasu (Presenting Author), Chunyan Yang (Author)
  • Parental Perceptions of School Climate and Adolescent Mental Health Among Chinese American Families
    Yijing Zhang (Presenting Author), Jin Hyung Lim (Author), Chunyan Yang (Author)
  • From Stress Mindsets and Mental Health: An Examination of the Mediating Role of Personal Growth Initiative
    Jasmine Yi (Presenting Author), Xu Jiang (Author)

Submitted Talk

Developing and Validating a Short Form of BDI II Using Exploratory Graph Analysis: A Network Analysis Technique

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM ET (14:45 - 15:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This study utilized Exploratory Graph Analysis (EGA) to develop a concise version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), addressing challenges such as respondent fatigue. By analyzing data from 1,040 participants, we identified eight key items that maintained the scale’s psychometric integrity. Reduced form enhances efficiency in clinical and research settings.

This study utilized Exploratory Graph Analysis (EGA) to develop a concise version of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), addressing challenges such as respondent fatigue. By analyzing data from 1,040 participants, we identified eight key items that maintained the scale’s psychometric integrity. Reduced form enhances efficiency in clinical and research settings.

Submitted Talk

Is Research on Compulsive Shopping Biased Toward Women? An Item Response Theory Analysis on the Compulsive Buying Scale

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM ET (14:45 - 15:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We conducted item response theory and differential item functioning analyses on the Compulsive Buying Scale in a large sample (n = 927). Several items did not perform well according to item response theory, and one item was biased toward women, which may inflate prevalence rates of compulsive shopping in women.

We conducted item response theory and differential item functioning analyses on the Compulsive Buying Scale in a large sample (n = 927). Several items did not perform well according to item response theory, and one item was biased toward women, which may inflate prevalence rates of compulsive shopping in women.

Submitted Talk

Screen Babysitters: Media Use and Externalizing Problems in Children As Moderated By Maternal Media Use and Stress

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM ET (15:00 - 15:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

We examined the relationship between child media use (CMU) and externalizing problem behaviors (EPB), and the moderating role of maternal media use (MMU) and maternal stress (MS) in 164 preschoolers' mothers. CMU positively correlated with EPB, r(164)=.75, p<.001. MMU and MS individually buffer it, p<.001; combined, they strengthen it, p<.001.

We examined the relationship between child media use (CMU) and externalizing problem behaviors (EPB), and the moderating role of maternal media use (MMU) and maternal stress (MS) in 164 preschoolers' mothers. CMU positively correlated with EPB, r(164)=.75, p<.001. MMU and MS individually buffer it, p<.001; combined, they strengthen it, p<.001.

Submitted Talk

Different PTSD Symptom Clusters Predict Varying Forms of Sexual Dysfunction

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM ET (15:00 - 15:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Sexual dysfunctions and PTSD are consistently correlated in the literature. Our research found that specific PTSD symptom clusters predicted specific sexual dysfunction symptoms in men and women. The results provide unique variables to further understand the neurobiology of sexual dysfunctions in individuals PTSD.

Sexual dysfunctions and PTSD are consistently correlated in the literature. Our research found that specific PTSD symptom clusters predicted specific sexual dysfunction symptoms in men and women. The results provide unique variables to further understand the neurobiology of sexual dysfunctions in individuals PTSD.

Submitted Talk

Introducing the Voices for Well-Being (Project VOW) Cohort: The Demographic, Mental Health, and Stigma Profile of Young Adults in the Post-COVID Era

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM ET (15:15 - 15:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

The Voices for Well-Being Cohort includes 4,719 diverse young adults participating in a 12-wave survey of stigma and mental health. This baseline analysis highlights the Cohort's demographic, stigma, and mental health characteristics, showcasing the Cohort's potential to offer valuable insights into how stigma affects treatment-seeking in young adults over time.

The Voices for Well-Being Cohort includes 4,719 diverse young adults participating in a 12-wave survey of stigma and mental health. This baseline analysis highlights the Cohort's demographic, stigma, and mental health characteristics, showcasing the Cohort's potential to offer valuable insights into how stigma affects treatment-seeking in young adults over time.

Submitted Talk

Your Body, My Choice: Right-Wing Authoritarianism, Rape Myth Acceptance, & Sexism Predict Engagement in Sexual Aggression & Coercion

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM ET (15:30 - 15:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

Rape Myth Acceptance (RMA), sexism, and Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) significantly predict engagement in sexual aggression; this model is not moderated by gender. RMA, sexism, RWA, and victim blame do not significantly predict bystander engagement. Bystanders appear to be more motivated by situational factors, than ideological ones in sexual assault scenarios.

Rape Myth Acceptance (RMA), sexism, and Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) significantly predict engagement in sexual aggression; this model is not moderated by gender. RMA, sexism, RWA, and victim blame do not significantly predict bystander engagement. Bystanders appear to be more motivated by situational factors, than ideological ones in sexual assault scenarios.

Submitted Talk

Human Vs. AI: Exploring Preference for Mental Health Content on Social Media

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET (15:45 - 16:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Clinical Science

Abstract

This empirical study developed 27 videos that were either human-created or AI-generated in an effort to examine preference for mental health content across three social media platforms. Findings suggest a preference for human-made content among social media users, possibly explained by the often impersonal and inauthentic nature of AI-generated content.

This empirical study developed 27 videos that were either human-created or AI-generated in an effort to examine preference for mental health content across three social media platforms. Findings suggest a preference for human-made content among social media users, possibly explained by the often impersonal and inauthentic nature of AI-generated content.