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Studies and Projects

Current Projects

Project PRO Study (2022 - Present) - Positive Memory Retrieval Outcomes.

Funded by US-Israel Binational Foundation Grant (2021-2014).

This study examines daily-level impacts of a technique addressing positive memory retrieval on thoughts, feelings, and health among individuals with trauma experiences - Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT). PPMT was developed and pilot-tested in the UNT S.TR.E.S.S. lab.

Here is the link to participate in the study: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efymQk86TJKVxCm

Project IMPROVE (2022 - 2025) - IMpacts of Positive memory Recall On Values and Experiences

Funded by NIMH R15 Grant: Examination and Refinement of a Novel Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT).

If you would like more information, clink on this link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05523453

If you would like to participate, please interact with this link: https://survey.cas.unt.edu/surveys/?s=A9JWYXNKFJ

Completed Projects

  • Positive Memory Retrieval in Daily Life Among Trauma Survivors (2022)
  • Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among South Asians
  • Effects of a therapeutic focus on positive memories on mental health indicators in a treatment-seeking sample
  • Relation between stressful life experiences and emotional distress indicators in daily life
  • Examination of stressful life experiences in medical professionals
  • Effects of trauma experiences and PTSD severity on positive memory recall/characteristics
  • Examination of clinician perspectives on the role and incorporation of positive memories in PTSD therapy
  • Traumatic experiences and mental health correlates among ex-military personnel in India (University of North Texas India Venture Fund, 2017-2019)
  • Examining mental health needs and help seeking barriers in Asian Indians (University of North Texas India Venture Fund, 2017-2020)
  • Examination of relations between stressful life experiences and emotional distress indicators in a treatment-seeking community sample
  • Development of a novel measure to assess risky behaviors in relation to the experience of stressful life events
  • Examination of relations between stressful life experiences, emotional distress, and smart phone use
  • Examinaton of types of stressful life experiences as well as psychological and physical health of firefighters in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
  • Examined the nature and extent of stressful and positive life experiences as well as psychological, physical, and social health indicators among military/veteran students at University of North Texas