CREAR Lab

New publication! This study explores how IPV and CVE independently and simultaneously contribute to PTSD symptoms. This study also examines if, and to what degree, gender plays a role in moderating this interaction.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1177/0886...

Today, the CREAR Lab spent the day volunteering with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank! Our team is committed to giving back, whether that means supporting the communities we work with outside of the U.S. or contributing locally here in Pittsburgh.

#HigherEd #PsychLab #Pittsburgh

We've partnered with the UDDC (Understanding Development in Diverse Contexts) Lab for a community outreach initiative! This team aims to foster a partnership between Cleveland families and the University of Pittsburgh.

#HigherEd #PsychResearch #CommunitySupport #UniversityofPittsburgh #Cleveland

We’ve completed data collection for HAVE HOPE! Gender-based violence is a critical issue in Honduras, yet women’s lived experiences remain understudied. We aim to spark change & advance support for survivors. Thank you to participants, RAs, & CDM!

#GBV #WomensRights #Research #PsychologyResearch

Congrats to Yadira Estrada for her SPSSI presentation: "Religiosity and Folk Beliefs: Mental Health Help-Seeking in Rural Mexico"!

Findings show that spiritual & folk beliefs shape how rural Mexicans seek help. Amazing work, Yadira!

#HigherEd #Research #Psychology #AcademicChatter

Huge congratulations to Sydni for presenting her master’s thesis at the SSEA & ISRI pre-conference! She explored how trauma impacts Puerto Rican college students’ identity & mental health. Amazing job!
#Trauma #MentalHealth #Research #PsychResearch #HigherEd #CollegeMentalHealth #IdentityDevelopment

We’ve officially completed all 3 waves of data collection for Proyecto VENCER! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible participants, our research assistants at Pitt, Universidad Michoacana, and our collaborators at UT Austin!
#MentalHealthResearch #PsychResearch #HigherEd #LatinxResearch

We wrapped up 4 amazing mental health workshops for middle schoolers in Uruapan! Big thanks to Dr. Medrano, Yadira, Angeles, Citlali, Paola & Paulina for leading. Students learned about mental health, signs of distress, & community resources. #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityImpact #AdolescentHealth

Dr. Andrea Medrano and Yadira Estrada were invited to Radio Oro Morelia, where they discussed the impactful work of the CREAR Lab and our projects. It was an incredible opportunity to spread the word about our work. Listen to the broadcast here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Gys...
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New pub alert! 🎊 Sydni, Angela & Dr. Medrano found that family stressors (e.g., loss, divorce) were linked to higher anxiety/stress, while material needs were not. Resilience & family cohesion helped buffer these effects.
#HigherEd #PsychResearch #NewPublication #MentalHealth #AdolescentHealth

Congrats to Angela Martinez & Sydni Davila for their SRCD presentation "Examining Protective Factors in the Context of Familial and Economic Stressors in Rural Mexican Adolescents"! Their research highlights how resilience & family cohesion can buffer stress. Great work! #SRCD2025
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Congrats to Courtney Medina & Sydni Davila for presenting at SRCD 2025! Their study found that traditional machismo is linked to increased detrimental mental health outcomes after sexual harassment among rural Mexican youth, while caballerismo showed no moderating effect. Great work! #PsychResearch

Congrats to @drandreamedrano.bsky.social 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! 💙

Congratulations to Yadira Estrada for her wonderful presentation! She shared her work, "Religiosity and Folk Illness Beliefs," highlighting how spiritual frameworks impact mental health utilization in Mexico, an underserved area in the literature. Amazing job!

#Research #MentalHealth #HealthEquity

Introducing CREAR (Community Research Exploring Adolescent Research) Lab, run by PI Dr. Andrea Medrano!
Our lab focuses on identifying factors that contribute to adolescents’ optimal well-being and resilience in the face of contextual risk factors. #AcademicChatter #ResearchLab #PsychologyResearch