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Current Projects
1. Project IMPROVE (IMpacts of Positive memory Recall On Values and Experiences) (2022 - 2025)
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
2. SAATHI (South Asian Adapted Trauma and Health Intervention) Study (2024-2025)
In collaboration with University of Utah, this project seeks to obtain feedback from stakeholders to develop a culturally adapted treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder tailored to the South Asian American community.
3. Project STAIR (Sleep health and Trauma in Asian Indian Relationships) (2024 - 2025)
Funded by Mental Research Institute, this study examines daily-level impacts of PTSD and sleep patterns among Asian Indians residing in the United States who have experienced intimate partner violence. Here is the link to participate in the study: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enSHChXhfS5nccS
Completed Projects
· Project PRO (Positive Memory Retrieval Outcomes) study (Funded by US-Israel Binational Foundation Grant; 2021-2025).
· Positive Memory Retrieval in Daily Life Among Trauma Survivors
· Examination of types of stressful life experiences as well as psychological and physical health of firefighters in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
· 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
· 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