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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 13h

Dr. Daniel Messinger is hoping to accept a doctoral student for fall 2026 admission. If you are interested in working with Dr. Messinger, please visit www.umkids-lab.psy.miami.edu for more information.

For more information, see www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 2d

…both in person and online. It’s designed for mental health professionals who work with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), as well as for people with lived experience or those connected to someone with SMI. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/moving-for...

Moving Forward: From Mental Illness to Wellness

This three-hour event will reveal how scars from trauma and mental illness can become maps to wellness.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 2d

Repost from Dr. Amy Weisman:
I’ll be giving a talk on my research in schizophrenia this Friday, joined by Todd Akryn Crush, a person with lived experience and an accomplished author, including his inspirational book From Beneath the Ice. The event is free & open to the public…

Headshots of psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Miami, Amy Weisman de Mamani, and ultramarathoner, author, and wellness advocate, Todd Arjun Crush.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 7d

The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychology and the Pediatrics division at the Miller School of Medicine have several experts who study weather-related anxiety—and anxiety in general—in children and young adults.

How to help manage storm anxiety

Experts in child psychology and pediatrics shared ways that parents or caregivers can support kids and young adults who get anxious about bad storms or hurricanes.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 7d

Dr. Kiara Timpano IS hoping to accept a doctoral student for Fall '26! To receive full consideration for entry into the Ph.D. program apply by Dec 1, 2025 for full consideration.

For more information, see psy.miami.edu/graduate/how...

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 14d

Dr. Lynn K. Perry IS planning to accept a doctoral student for Fall '26! To receive full consideration for entry into the Ph.D. program apply by Dec 1, 2025 for full consideration.

For application information, see: www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply

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Liz Simpson @simpson.bsky.social · 20d

Rethinking the study of newborn sociality: Challenges and opportunities. #devpsy Free link until Nov 7th:
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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 21d

Dr. Amy G. Weisman IS planning to accept a doctoral student for Fall '26! To receive full consideration for entry into the Ph.D. program apply by Dec 1, 2025 for full consideration.

For more information, see: www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how-to-apply

Dr. Weisman: www.bit.ly/AWeisman

U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 28d

Practical Takeaway: Performance slips as the mind drifts, moment by moment. Consider the impact for everyday activities from driving to studying, listening to a lecture, or following along during a meeting. Remember that your attention is vulnerable!

www.frontiersin.org/journals/cog...

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Frontiers | Examining the association between vigilance and mind wandering

There has been a growing interest in the relationship between the vigilance decrement, characterized by performance decline with greater time-on-task, and th...

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 28d

Repost @amishijha.bsky.social:

New paper alert!
Performance steadily worsened and mind wandering increased as undergraduates performed a 10-minute sustained attention task online. Higher motivation and interest buffered against these costs.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · 28d

📢TOMORROW - Join Prof. Maria Magdalena Llabre for the Cooper Fellow Lecture Series!
🗓️ Sept 11 | 🕒3PM ET
💻Zoom: events.miami.edu/event/cooper...
🗣️ "Language and health: What does Spanish have to do with it?"
Explore the #HispanicParadox & the power of language.

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Social Cognition Lab, University of Miami @soccoglab.bsky.social · 28d

Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces? New research findings from our lab, led by PhD student Tiffany Leung (@Tiffany6390.bsky.social)! @UMiamiPsych.bsky.social @UnivMiami.bsky.social #SickSelfie news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...

Can adults be trained to better recognize and avoid sick faces?

New research from the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami looks at the efficacy of training adults to recognize sick faces.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Sep 8

The definition of resilience is the capacity to withstand and recover quickly from difficulties. It denotes toughness. Several University of Miami experts shared their thoughts on how we can build resiliency. news.miami.edu/stories/2025...

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Social Cognition Lab, University of Miami @soccoglab.bsky.social · Sep 5

scl.psy.miami.edu/for-parents/... #MiamiBaby #MiamiKid #UMiami #BabyCane #FutureCane #ScienceMatters

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Social Cognition Lab, University of Miami @soccoglab.bsky.social · Aug 28

Welcome to our #BabyCanes team, Anastassia Somerville! She’s a junior studying psyc. From Santiago, Chile, moved to Miami when she was 10 & loves it. Passionate about understanding human behavior. Enjoys traveling, staying active, & exploring new matcha spots with family & friends.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great convo, good vibes, and even better company! The Psychology Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) took a break and enjoyed a Happy Hour - a chance to unwind and get to know each other outside the lab. #GradLife #UMPsych #PsychGSO

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Mingbo Cai @mcai.bsky.social · Aug 22

My lab will have one PhD position open focused on fMRI decoding of spontaneous thoughts and/or rumination/worry.

U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 20

INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO OUR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS?

Applications for Fall 2026 admission will be accepted from September 01, 2025 - December 01, 2025.

ALL application materials must be received no later than DECEMBER 01, 2025.

psy.miami.edu/graduate/how...

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 26

JOIN US! UM's Psychology PhD Program Applicant Information Session

To register and obtain the Zoom link, visit miami.zoom.us/j/94715501868

We also offer an ABA master’s program with a separate application process (opens Dec 1, closes Feb 28): aba.psy.miami.edu

Outside photo of campus showing trees and skyline. Says: A brief overview of the department, PhD programs, and culture at the University of Miami. Plenty of time for questions with faculty and current students. RSVP today with QR code for zoom session link.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 20

INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO OUR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS?

Applications for Fall 2026 admission will be accepted from September 01, 2025 - December 01, 2025.

ALL application materials must be received no later than DECEMBER 01, 2025.

psy.miami.edu/graduate/how...

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 14

Welcome to our new UM Psychology grad students! We’re excited to have you on board!

Thinking about joining us next year? Learn more and apply: www.psy.miami.edu/graduate/how...

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 13

Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology presented to Dr. Annette La Greca for distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to Clinical Psychology throughout her career. Presented at the APA Annual Convention on August 8, 2025.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are pleased to welcome the incoming cohort of Psychology Ph.D. students.

We are delighted to have you join our academic community and look forward to supporting your growth as scholars and researchers in the years ahead.

Graduate students seated around a conference table.

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Lauren Milgram @laurenmilgram.bsky.social · Aug 11

Just published: Treatment barriers and preferences for youth and adults with OCD and related disorders. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40760198/

Treatment Barriers and Modality Preferences Among Individuals With Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders - PubMed

Findings can inform future efforts to increase the accessibility and uptake of evidence-based interventions for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Aug 11

Welcome Back, PSY Majors!

Whether you're just beginning your journey or returning for another exciting year, we're thrilled to have you back on campus! Let's make this semester unforgettable.

Here's to new discoveries, meaningful conversations, and growing together.

Visit us at www.psy.miami.edu

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U Miami Dept of Psychology @umiamipsych.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Sylvester researcher, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami helps her patients and their families navigate their post-diagnosis reality.

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Q and A with Cancer Psychology Expert Lara Traeger - InventUM

The Sylvester researcher and associate professor of psychology helps her patients navigate their post-cancer diagnosis reality.

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