Broadly speaking, my research focuses on the etiology and treatment of depression and anxious-depression in adults. My current research themes explore: (1) the impact of life stress (including early childhood trauma) on the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety; (2) the influence of social support on modulating stress and maintaining mental health; and (3) developing, disseminating and determining mechanisms of action of psychotherapeutic treatments for depression and anxious-depression, with an emphasis on adaptations of interpersonal therapy (IPT).
- PhD, The Ohio State University
