UROP Project

Building Elevated Affect and Mood for Adolescents

clinical; adolescents; treatment; anhedonia
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Research Mentor: Dr. Corinne Carlton-Smith,
Department, College, Affiliation: Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: carlton@psy.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Psychology
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required:
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
  • Day: Monday, August 31
    Start Time: 12:00
    End Time: 1:00
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/my/corinnecarlton

Project Description

The Building Elevated Affect and Mood for Adolescents (BEAM-A) study will examine the effects of a brief positive emotion–focused treatment on reward responsiveness and positive emotionality in adolescents with current anhedonia. We will be testing the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of the intervention. Methods will include clinical assessment, intervention, ecological momentary assessment, and self-report questionnaires. Future iterations will also include electroencephalogram (EEG).

Research Tasks: Tasks will include literature review, data collection, data compilation, training in clinical assessment administration to conduct clinical interviews, and training in data analysis.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Prior experience working with youth is recommended, but not required. Research assistants will need to ensure they are on time, motivated, and communicative. Prior experience with R or work with clinical populations is a plus, but not a requirement.

Mentoring Philosophy

I am committed to training the next generation of clinical scientists in a supportive, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous environment. My mentoring philosophy is grounded in developmental scaffolding: providing individualized guidance and support while progressively fostering independence, confidence, and leadership. I view mentorship as a partnership built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared investment in growth. Beyond developing research skills, I strive to help trainees become thoughtful scientists, critical thinkers, ethical professionals, and effective communicators. My goal is for each lab member to leave the DAISY Lab with the skills, confidence, and professional foundation needed to succeed in their future careers. I believe mentorship extends beyond research training. In addition to developing scientific skills, I am committed to helping trainees navigate the often-unspoken aspects of academic and professional development, including scientific communication, career planning, networking, and leadership. I strive to create an environment where all trainees feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their goals

Additional Information

I was a previous UROP student a long time ago, and it was critical to my academic success. I am excited at the opportunity to pay it forward to a new generation of students.

Link to Publications

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7Is7vYYAAAAJ&hl=en
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