Cannabis Use and PTSD Symptoms Among Recent Trauma Survivors

Caitlin Nelson, “Cannabis Use and PTSD Symptoms Among Recent Trauma Survivors” Mentor: Christine Larson, Psychology Poster #92 While many who experience trauma do not develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a substantial minority do; however at this point it is difficult…… Read More

Estrogen Level Association in Women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Manisha Roy, “Estrogen Level Association in Women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” Mentor: Christine Larson, Psychology Poster #112 Women are twice as likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men which may be due to biological factors (hormonal changes)…… Read More

Fear Learning and Associations with Racial Discrimination among Black and White Trauma Survivors

Eleanor Johnston, “Fear Learning and Associations with Racial Discrimination among Black and White Trauma Survivors” Mentor: Christine Larson, Psychology Poster #70 Black Americans are at higher conditional risk for experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), following a trauma. In addition, recent…… Read More

Links Between Exposure to Racial Discrimination, Sleep Disturbances & PTSD Among Black American Adults

Tristan Jarvey, “Links Between Exposure to Racial Discrimination, Sleep Disturbances & PTSD Among Black American Adults” Mentor: Christine Larson, Psychology Poster #66 Trauma exposure is very common, approximately 70 percent of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their…… Read More