Elizabeth Box, Mira Campanella, Lauren Cazares, Rylan Donovan, Emma Fa’alogo, Maddie Gerhart, Grace Godawa, William Haberfield, Olivia Ihle, Megan Lay, CJ Long, Tanya Manning, Rob Neill, Isabella Nunn, Taylor Pearce, Kaiya Salvo, Amyah Semau, Kylee Smith

Research in Neurodiverse Psychology for Social Benefit

This class-wide set of posters together highlight research conducted by students in PSY 420: Neurodiverse Psychology. Each student selected a distinct DSM-5-TR diagnostic category and, acting as an emerging scholar, investigated empirically-supported treatments for a particular psychological disorder by synthesizing peer-reviewed meta-analytic reports and efficacy studies. Additionally, presenters have worked to identify a prevalent myth about each diagnosis using scholarly evidence and offer verified local and regional mental health resources available to those who would benefit from such support. Finally, presenters explore how faith and cultural perspectives intersect may with evidence-based care in the category. Together, the session represents an intent to translate complex psychological research into accessible, community-relevant knowledge.

PSY 420, Neurodiverse Psychology

Reed Mueller

10 AM – noon

L203

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Grace Godawa

Anorexia Nervosa: Description, Myths, Treatment, and a Christian Perspective

I will be presenting on Anorexia Nervosa; a serious psychological disorder most commonly diagnosed in female adolescence to young adults. It is characterized by restricting energy intake, a fear of becoming fat or gaining weight, and a disturbance in the way the person views their body weight and shape. I will be discussing what anorexia is and is not by dispelling some myths. I will spend most of my time evaluating evidence-based treatments such as eating disorder focused family therapy (FT-ED) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). I will also provide a resource directory for Anorexia in Lane County, as well as discuss my Christian perspective on the disorder.

PSY 420, Neurodiverse Psychology

Reed Mueller

2:30 – 3 PM

Goodrich 204

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