Psychology
Aigner Bacon + The Importance of Postpartum Depression : The Female Voices That Need to Be Heard This presentation will explore postpartum depression . The goal is to raise awareness of this important mental health issue that can arise after giving birth . In particular , it is critical that anyone who has experienced postpartum depression understands that they are not alone and that there are many resources and sources of support for women and their families .
Aigner Bacon , Lenisha Fergus , and Danielle Lomax + I Like You Not : The Impact of Negative Life Events on Interpersonal Engagement Negative life experiences have been found to influence the quality of interpersonal relationships in adulthood . This presentation will share the methodology and preliminary findings from an original study on the association between negative life events and interpersonal engagement . Specifically , we will examine if individuals who experience a greater number of negative life events are less interested in engaging with others .
Heba Alrahawan Mental and Physical Changes Across Pregnancy As pregnancy advances , women experience numerous physical and mental changes , all of which can affect both the mother and child ’ s well-being . This presentation will explore these changes , focusing on different sources of information and support , particularly in situations where the mother or child might be experiencing adversity or challenge .
Caitlyn Behan Mental Health Services in the Criminal Justice System
This presentation will focus on mental health services in the criminal justice system . Specifically , I will discuss the history of mental health services in this population , explore the system being used today , and consider ways to improve it . Examples from different forensic psychiatric hospitals and correctional facilities will also be shared .
Emma Clark Experience of Playing Sports at Different Levels and Burnout This study will explore the experience of playing sports at different levels . Specifically , I will explore burnout in high school seniors and first year collegiate athletes . Discussion will focus on how they feel when experiencing burnout , when and why they feel burnout , and where and whom they go to for help in coping with that stress .
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Presentations were delivered exclusively at the in-person University Research Conference
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