APS

2022 APS Annual Convention

The Prevalence and Prediction of Resilience and Thriving in the Face of Trauma and Psychopathology

Sunday, May 29, 2022 · Chicago, IL

Oral · Clinical Science

A sizable group of people experience long-term positive outcomes in response to trauma and psychopathology. We estimate the prevalence of these positive outcomes and identify potential psychological mechanisms associated with resilience and thriving. New directions for mental health treatment emerge from studying this important yet neglected topic.

Chairs & Discussants

  • David DisabatoChair
    Kent State University
  • Andrew DevendorfCoChair
    University of South Florida

Presentations

  1. Resilience Following Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns in Hubei, China: Examining Person- and Context-Level Predictors for Longitudinal TrajectoriesShuquan Chen, Kaiwen Bi, Pei Sun, George Bonanno
  2. Optimal Well-Being after Psychopathology: Prevalence and CorrelatesAndrew Devendorf, Ruba Rum, Jonathan Rottenberg
  3. Optimal Well-Being in the Aftermath of Anxiety Disorders: A 10-Year Longitudinal InvestigationDavid Disabato, Todd Kashdan, Andrew Devendorf, Jonathan Rottenberg
  4. The Longitudinal Relationship between Hope, Well-Being and PTSD in U.S. Armed Forces VeteransAngela Richardson, Matthew Gallagher