PROFESSOR

harkness@queensu.ca

My primary research focus is the role of stress and early trauma in the etiology and ongoing pathology of major depression in adolescence and adulthood. My current work focuses on biomarker-environment interactions that increase the biological and psychosocial sensitivity to stress in major depression.

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CAN-BIND RESEARCH COORDINATOR

21sfjw@queensu.ca

I am a research coordinator in the Mood Research Lab. I oversee the organization and management of the lab as well as the coordination of ongoing CAN-BIND projects. My honours thesis examined perpetrator-victim relationships in childhood maltreatment and their differential associations to adult sexual revictimization in women. Moving forward, I aim to continue investigating sexual assault, with a focus on improving prevention strategies, informing clinical interventions, and contributing to evidence-based mental health care.

THEORY OF MIND RESEARCH COORDINATOR

20ncm@queensu.ca

I am a research coordinator for the Mood Research Lab, responsible for organizing and maintaining the ongoing Theory of Mind and PINE projects. I completed my honours thesis in the Attention Lab at Queen’s University, focusing on change blindness. Before becoming a coordinator, I worked in the Mood Lab for two years as a directed lab student on the PINE team, which examines social information processing biases from an evolutionary perspective.

Currently, I contribute to the PINE team’s research on social information processing biases. With the Theory of Mind team, I study how adults understand others’ thoughts and feelings, and how these abilities show up in real-world social behaviour. In the future, I hope to develop better ways to measure Theory of Mind in adults, explore its link to depressive symptoms, and examine how vocal characteristics of speech in interactions can influence social outcomes.

PH.D. YEAR 5

17sm128@queensu.ca

My primary research focus is on the etiology of depression. Specifically, I am interested in social cognition and how it plays a role in the development of depression. For my Master’s thesis, I studied cognitive biases in processing social information. For my PhD thesis, I plan to expand this subject with an evolutionary perspective.

PH.D. YEAR 5

13jr59@queensu.ca

I’m a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology. My research examines how childhood maltreatment contributes to risk for adverse outcomes across the lifespan, including the onset and maintenance of psychopathology and future violence exposure (i.e., revictimization). I am particularly interested in how early adversity becomes biologically and cognitively embedded; specifically, how it disrupts neurocognitive systems involved in stress sensitivity and reward processing in ways that heighten risk for such outcomes. I also investigate how these disruptions interact with socio-cultural factors, such as stigma, to further compound vulnerability. Ultimately, my goal is to identify malleable mechanisms that can guide the development of more targeted and effective interventions. When I’m not in the lab, I can be found biking along Kingston’s waterfront or curled up with a book and a strong cup of coffee.

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PH.D. YEAR 4

19agg2@queensu.ca

I am a fourth-year PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program. My master’s research focused on theory of mind - the capacity to decode and reason about the mental states of others. Specifically, I examined the socio-cognitive mechanisms underlying theory of mind deficits in individuals with depression, with an emphasis on how these impairments may contribute to interpersonal difficulties and symptom maintenance. My doctoral research investigates exercise and anhedonia as predictors of antidepressant treatment response. Using archival data from the CAN-BIND-1 project, I am examining how changes in physical activity and reward sensitivity over time may help identify individuals most likely to benefit from pharmacological treatment.

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PH.D. YEAR 1

elias.elaneh@queensu.ca

My research interests lie broadly at the nexus of social cognition and psychopathology. Currently, I am interested in exploring the role of theory of mind in daily social functioning.

PH.D. YEAR 1

eliana.brehaut@queensu.ca

I am interested in the relationship between life stress and trajectories of depression. For my master’s thesis, I plan to examine stressful life events and other risk factors in depressed individuals to investigate their risk for future episodes. The ultimate goal will be to help forecast, at the time of initial depression onset, who is and is not prone to multiple lifetime recurrences.

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501 THESIS STUDENT

21jnb@queensu.ca

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501 THESIS STUDENT

madison.crummey@queensu.ca

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19erw3@queensu.ca

I’m interested in the relationship between child maltreatment and revictimization. For my thesis, I plan to investigate the role of reward sensitivity in the relation between child maltreatment and sexual victimization in adulthood. I will also be looking at how symptoms of anxious arousal interact with this mechanism to further modulate the risk of victimization.

21snk6@queensu.ca

My name is Sydney and I am a third-year psychology student working as a research assistant in the Mood Research Lab. I am a part of a team exploring the relationship between childhood maltreatment and depression. I have a keen interest in clinical psychology and I look forward to advancing my knowledge in a laboratory environment! 

lucas.scarvelis@queensu.ca

My name is Lucas, and I am a third-year student at Queen’s University, pursuing a BSc with Honours in Biology and Psychology. I am passionate about the intersection of mental and physical health and plan to pursue medicine to become a psychiatrist. In my spare time, I enjoy weightlifting and making music!

21lfd2@queensu.ca

My name is Lara Dawood, and I am a Health Sciences student at Queen's University. I am particularly interested in exploring the neurohormonal and social cognitive mechanisms underlying mental health disorders. With a strong passion for mental health, I am eager to gain hands-on research experience and contribute to our lab's mission while deepening my expertise in this field.

My name is Naomi Hawreluk, and I am a Health Sciences student at Queen's University. I am particularly interested in exploring the neurological changes associated with long-term mental health disorders, as well as the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration.

21ai26@queensu.ca

My name is Angie Ibrahim, and I am currently in my fourth year of Health Sciences. I work as a research assistant in the Mood Research Lab where I explore how childhood trauma contributes to depression during adolescence and adulthood. I am deeply passionate about mental health and hope to pursue a career in psychiatry. 

Jordyn.salter@queensu.ca

My name is Jordyn Salter, and I am a Research Assistant in the Mood Lab at Queen’s University. I am a second-year student pursuing a specialization in psychology as well as a Bachelor of Education. I am especially interested in the intersection of mental health, education, and childhood experiences, and I am excited to gain hands-on research experience through my work in the lab. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, horseback riding, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

My name is Ella Kraizel, and I am a third-year Psychology student at Queen’s University. I am particularly interested in understanding how mental health can be viewed not only as a challenge but also as a resource that can foster resilience and adaptability. I am eager to explore how mental health can be harnessed as an advantage and look forward to deepening my knowledge through research in the Mood Lab 

I am a second-year undergraduate student studying psychology and music at Queen's University. I am deeply passionate about the etiology of mental disorders as well as the way thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence them. I also have a keen interest in parasocial relationships and the ways in which the individuals involved are affected. By working as a research assistant in the Mood Lab, I'm excited to gain knowledge and hands-on experience regarding some of these topics.

My name is Emiliano, I am a second-year student at Queen’s University working at the Mood Lab as a research assistant. I am pursuing a Major in Psychology with a minor in Health Studies. I am interested in clinical psychology and learning more about how depression plays a part within various mental disorders. Outside of school, I enjoy working out, reading, as well as playing sports and following the Toronto Raptors. 

My name is Ayané and I am a second year student specializing in Psychology. I am interested in how early childhood experiences shape cognitive and social development, and I plan to eventually pursue a career in Child Clinical Psychology. I look forward to gaining hands on experience in a lab environment while working alongside those with a diverse set of skills and interests.

My name is Kiley, and I am a third year Psychology student here at Queen’s! I have a profound interest in the relationship between social perceptions and various psychopathologies. Moreover, I am interested in how these differing perceptions present themselves in interpersonal functioning. I aspire to pursue a post-graduate in clinical psychology, and have a passion for promoting public mental health literacy, especially among children and adolescents.

I completed my M.Sc. in Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. My thesis examined the effects of acute stress and anxiety on the shift from goal-directed to habitual behaviour in cigarette smokers. Broadly, I am interested in how stress, social cognition, and early experiences shape vulnerability to depression. My work as a pediatric behaviour therapist has further informed my understanding of developmental and cognitive processes in real-world settings.

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My name is Alex, and I am a second year Health Sciences student working to pursue an MD. I am passionate about understanding the underlying psychological and biological factors of depression. I also wish to explore the mechanisms which help contribute to depressions onset and persistence and how various interventions can help improve outcomes. 

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