Amygdala Response to Appetitive Face Stimuli: Investigation between Cannabis-Using and Non-using Adolescents and Young Adults

Amanda Brehmer, “Amygdala Response to Appetitive Face Stimuli: Investigation between Cannabis-Using and Non-using Adolescents and Young Adults”  Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology  Poster #21 Research on the effects of cannabis use is vital due to the increased prevalence of use found…… Read More

Associations between Recent Substance Use and Attention in Adolescents and Young Adults: Moderation of Mood Symptomatology

Jacqueline Rizzo, “Associations between Recent Substance Use and Attention in Adolescents and Young Adults: Moderation of Mood Symptomatology” Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology Poster #129 The use of cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol is prevalent throughout the period of development between adolescence…… Read More

Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms and Alcohol Use Predict Working Memory Scores in Young Adults

Kaylin Heusdens, “Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms and Alcohol Use Predict Working Memory Scores in Young Adults” Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology Poster #73 This project aimed to examine the impact of concurrent cannabis and alcohol use on memory. Substance co-use has the…… Read More

Neighborhood Threat on Academic Achievement in Adolescents

Bo Malames, “Neighborhood Threat on Academic Achievement in Adolescents” Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology Poster #96 Youth perception of neighborhood threats (NT) (exposure to violence, crime, etc.) is a public health concern and an important social driver of health and brain…… Read More

The Association Between ADHD Symptomology and Social Media Usage in Preadolescents in the ABCD Study

Kisang Yoo, “The Association Between ADHD Symptomology and Social Media Usage in Preadolescents in the ABCD Study” Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology Poster #42 Technology development and accessibility have boomed, where approximately 70% of children own a smartphone by age 12,…… Read More

The Association Between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Performance in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abigail Wampfler, “The Association Between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Performance in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” Mentor: Krista Lisdahl, Psychology Poster #182 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 5-10% of children and adolescents; It is…… Read More