Lab Objectives
Build a better understanding of the mechanisms that maintain and underlie meaningful change in fear-based symptoms (anxiety disorders, OCD and PTSD). Mechanisms of interest include: emotion regulation, anxiety sensitivity/distress tolerance, resilience, cultural values/systems, psychophysiological correlates.
Improve outcomes that matter to a wider diversity of individuals in an effort to empower our communities and reduce ongoing health disparities. Outcomes of interest include: quality of life, functional impairment, employment, school attendance, interpersonal conflict, and anger management.
Leverage latest technological and other innovations in order to expand the scope and access to evidence-based interventions on a local and global scale. Such innovations include use of: smart technology, mobile and wearable devices, ambulatory measurement tools, iterative and agile study approaches.
Empower Lab News
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Manny Gutierrez Chavez presents his ISTSS poster
Manny Gutierrez Chavez presents his ISTSS poster discussing lack of ethnic differences in self-reported vs clinician determines PTSD symptom severity.
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Dr. Asnaani was recently invited to speak at the “Meeting of the Minds” Symposium
Dr. Asnaani presented on the impact of COVID-19 on emotional health at the annual “Meeting of the Minds” Symposium hosted by the Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
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Kiran Kaur to present on the impact of COVID-19 on the Emotional Health of communities of color
Kiran is scheduled for the upcoming ADAA conference to present her poster discussing the impact of COVID-19 on emotional health for communities of color in Utah.
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Rosalia Samuel scheduled to present on impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Rosalia Samuel is scheduled for the upcoming ADAA conference to present her poster discussing the impact of COVID-19 on self-care practices and well-being amongst Mental Health stakeholders in the Caribbean.