Our lab is oriented towards identifying factors that contribute to Latinx adolescents’ optimal well-being and resilience in the face of contextual risk factors.

University Of Pittsburgh
Joined October 2023
Hi all, I am still recruiting for my study investigating factors that impact help-seeking! Please share if you can or reach out for the direct link!
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Rural Mexican adolescents facing financial hardship and family stress are more likely to experience anxiety and perceived stress, but this study highlights that strong family cohesion and personal resilience can serve as powerful protective factors for mental health outcomes.
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Congrats to @DrAndreaMedrano on receiving the Dr. Dolores O. Morris Fund Early Career Grant!✨ Dr. Medrano's research explores how cultural backgrounds shape trauma responses & aims to boost resilience and improve mental health care. We’re proud to support this important work! 💙
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COVID-19 taught us valuable lessons about telepsychology at scale. Our research highlights Latinx caregivers' perceived need for and utilization of youth telepsychology during the pandemic. dx.doi.org/10.1037/lat000019…
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Check out this article by Andrea Medrano et al., that examines community violence and gender-based harassment faced by Latina/o adolescents. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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🌱 "Cuidar de tu salud mental es tan importante como cuidar de tu salud física. Aquí te dejamos algunas maneras sencillas de hacerlo. #SaludMental #Bienestar #CuidadoPersonal #Gratitud #Mindfulness #Conexiones #VidaSana #SaludYBienestar
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For the first Friday of Latinx Heritage month, we're highlighting Dr. Galvan and the FUERTE lab at the University of Georgia! Keep an eye out for more scholar and lab highlights throughout the month✨ #LatinxScholars #LatinxStrong #FUERTE
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I'm recruiting for my dissertation! I'm seeking #Latinx/e undergrads to complete a survey on their socialization with their grandparents & other measures of well-being. Please share this with your circles! Link: tinyurl.com/32zskm7b #psychology #Research #DevelopmentalScience
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APF is accepting applications for the @APADiv56 CHANGE Grant!🪐 This program supports projects aimed at identifying and dismantling all forms of systemic racism, discrimination, and violence. Apply now! ow.ly/bNe750Tj5Jj #psychology #research
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Future Dr. Davila alert🚨 So thrilled to announce I’ll be completing my Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh working with Dr. Andrea Medrano 🥳
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