Vani Kakar, PhD

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New publication alert: Our findings show that DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder do not adequately capture the experience of depression for adolescents in India and call for a contextually grounded understanding. @A_Pankhuri journals.sagepub.com/eprint/QRVE6SW…

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 We found that Adverse Childhood Experiences lead to Compulsive Shopping via Emotional Dysregulation and Anxiety. Read more here: doi.org/10.1556/2006.2…

I'm excited to share that I'll be reviewing applications for @VCUClinPsy (through the BMed concentration) for Fall 2025 admission! My lab's website is under construction 🏗️🚧 but we, the Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab, focus on:

I've all but entirely abandoned this platform, but wanted to sneak over here to share this article I wrote for people looking for body positive parenting books: shepherd.com/best-books/rai…

*corrected tweet* Registration for the AED Early Career SIG’s annual mentorship program is now open! info about the program 👉  docs.google.com/document/d/1gs… mentee form -forms.gle/SAgq7rRksbkBHP… mentor form - forms.gle/YU377Rk8S2edh6… Register by July 31st

@Jono_David1 @anxietydoc1 @MiriForbes 🎉🎉

Presented my PhD research at #ICBA2024 on the motivations related to compulsive buying-shopping and hoarding disorders @anxietydoc1 @MiriForbes

@MarleyBillman @ACCEPTLab Wohoooo 🎉

We’re developing a new program for eating disorders! We’re looking for Latinx teens ages 15+ living in the US or PR with a history of eating disorders/disordered eating to participate in virtual focus groups. If you’re interested, visit tinyurl.com/fasttca

New publications from @USIEF funded project where we explore graduate training in cultural competence and evidence-based practice, hallmarks of effective mental health care in two highly diverse countries: India and USA. CC : link.springer.com/article/10.100… EBPP: psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-65…

Mental health research for children and young adults is crucial as 75% of issues develop by age 24. Dr. Wendy Sims-Schouten highlights the importance of understanding and involving young voices in research in Wiley's latest blog. Read the full interview: ow.ly/u89h50So6QS

Why is it critical to deconstruct #bias? As former APA President Dr. @FrankCWorrell explains, experiences of #discrimination based on our core sense of identity can be detrimental to our #mentalhealth. #pridemonth

@DrTiffanyABrown @ABCT_EDEB This was amazing! Thank you so much for organizing :)

@JasmineFardouly @CAR_UWE @VanI Looking forward to hearing it all :)

@vanikakar @CAR_UWE You were missed @Vani! Lots of great feedback and suggestions to share with you soon.

Missing #AM10 but the lovely @JasmineFardouly will discuss my multi-national study of teenage girls TODAY 🇦🇺🇨🇳🇮🇳🇮🇷 on ✨all things #socialmedia✨(Poster #8) at 10:30 AM &✨teenage cosmetic surgery intent & preferences for appearance enhancement at 3:30 PM✨@CAR_UWE! #bodyimage

@JasmineFardouly sharing @vanikakar’s research exploring willingness to undergo cosmetic procedures and preferences for appearance enhancement among girls across four countries 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 🇨🇳 🇮🇷 #AM10

@CAR_UWE @jamie_chan_ Killing it!!

@jamie_chan_ shares her research exploring the impact of social class on body image #AM10

Re-sharing this database of BIPOC-authored papers from across psychology. This is a wonderful resource, esp. for those aiming to diversify their syllabi, journal clubs, citation networks, and general awareness. Please add your or others' papers! #gid=666010790" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…