
2026 CONFERENCE
Explore student flash talks, poster presentations, student panel and collaborations!
Flash Talks
Oculomotor Dynamics as Markers of Adult ADHD Symptomatology in a Mixed Reality Environment
Leah Scott, Robin Santos Planton, Andrew Rosenfielder, André Escarzaga B.A., Andres Carrasco Ph.D., Kelly Carrasco Ph.D., California State University, Fresno
Screening for Process Additions in Adolescents and Young Adults In Integrated Behavioral Health
Amber James M.A., Alliant University, Fresno
Intersecting Vulnerabilities: Predicting Suicidality in Collegiate Athletes
Lindsey Wilson M.A., Alliant University, Fresno
Global Models of Integrated Care for Justice-Involved Individuals with Personality Disorders
Lara Black B.S., Ya-Shu Liang Ph.D., Alliant University, Fresno
The Transformative Effects of Music Therapy as Medicine for Dementia
Raina Martinez, Clovis Community College
Integrative Behavioral Health Approaches to Supporting Hmong LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Pa Nhia Xiong Ed.D., California State University, Fresno

Poster Presentations
Perceptions and Implementation of Culturally Adapting Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Emily Vargas M.A., Amber James M.Ed., Sabrina Wills M.A., Francesca Kassing Ph.D., Alliant University, Fresno
The Effects of Binaural Beats
Alony Po A.A., Geraldy Gutierrez Ph.D., Michael Gomez Ph.D., Clovis Community College
Attachment Styles and Sleep Behaviors
Merrick Dyer, Geraldy Martinez-Gutierrez Ph.D., Michael Gomez Ph.D., Clovis Community College
Establishing a Bilingual Quotient to Characterize Language Experience on a Continuum
Victoria Garcia, Maria Pina, Benjamin Locke, Seng Xiong, Mia Araiza, Elizabeth Morales, Leah Scott, Chelsea De La Rosa, Edduin Fiallos Munoz, Andres Carrasco, Ph.D., & Kelly D. Carrasco, Ph.D., Clovis Community College
‘Let Your Hair Down’: Black Women’s Hair and Self-Esteem
Brienna Taylor B.S., Victoria Williams Ph.D., Alliant University, Fresno
Mixed Reality Improves Learning Outcomes for Students with Elevated ADHD Traits
Ryan Lewis, Andre Escarzaga, Exodus Rodriguez, Benjamin Locke, Victoria Garcia, Leah Scott, Caleb Rodriguez, Navin Witharana, Andres Carrasco Ph.D., Kelly D. Carrasco Ph.D., Clovis Community College
The Effects of Ethnic Background on a Job Candidate’s Perceived Qualifications
Cynthia Amu, Michelle Fabros, M.A., Michael Gomez, Ph.D, Clovis Community College
Recognizing Impaired Time Perception in ADHD Symptomology
Claire Vandiver B.S., California State University, Fresno
Narrative Construction of Identity Following Involuntary Job Loss in California
Sumit Sidhu M.A., Dr. David Paul, Ph.D., NCC, LPC., Alliant University Fresno
Profiles of Self and Other Mentalizing
Chris Nienstedt M.A., Alexandria Gursky B.S., Craig Landers, Ph.D., Alliant University, Fresno
Addressing Interpersonal Conflict in Behavioral Health
Kimber Snowden, B.A., Kimberli Hobbs, Francesca Kassing, Ph.D., Alliant University, Fresno, West Hills Community College District
Student Panel & Collaborations
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